The Natural
1984, English. Directed by Barry Levinson.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 705 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Natural
The Natural isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Barry LevinsonDirector
- Robert RedfordRoy Hobbs
- Robert DuvallMax Mercy
- Glenn CloseIris Gaines
- Kim BasingerMemo Paris
- Wilford BrimleyPop Fisher
- Barbara HersheyHarriet Bird
- Robert ProskyThe Judge
- Richard FarnsworthRed Blow
- Joe Don BakerThe Whammer
- Michael MadsenBump Bailey
- John FinneganSam Simpson
- Alan FudgeEd Hobbs
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Phil Dusenberry, Roger Towne
- Budget
- $28M
- Box office
- $48M
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What The Natural is based on
The Natural is based on The Natural (1952) by Bernard Malamud, published by Harcourt.
1952
The Natural
By Bernard Malamud
Published by Harcourt
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Natural: quick answers
Is The Natural worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 705 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Natural?
The Natural runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does The Natural have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Natural. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Natural parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Natural is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Natural on?
The Natural isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Natural?
If you liked The Natural, try The Hill, The Asphalt Jungle, The Social Reckoning.
Who directed The Natural?
The Natural (1984) was directed by Barry Levinson and stars Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close.
What is The Natural based on?
The Natural is based on The Natural (1952) by Bernard Malamud, published by Harcourt.