The Natural (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, The Natural is a drama film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 137 minutes. “He lived for a dream that wouldn't die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Natural stars Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, Robert Duvall as Max Mercy, Glenn Close as Iris Gaines and Kim Basinger as Memo Paris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Natural has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Natural page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Natural tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Natural (1984)?
- In US, The Natural is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Natural worth watching?
- The Natural holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Natural?
- The Natural stars Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger and Wilford Brimley.
- When was The Natural released?
- The Natural was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.