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The Natural

PG19842h 17mBarry Levinson
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 61

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"He lived for a dream that wouldn't die."

An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Natural (1984) about?

An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league.

Who stars in The Natural?

The Natural stars Robert Redford (Roy Hobbs), Robert Duvall (Max Mercy), Glenn Close (Iris Gaines), Kim Basinger (Memo Paris), Wilford Brimley (Pop Fisher). The film was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is The Natural?

The Natural has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is The Natural worth watching?

The Natural holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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