The Natural
“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.
Where to watch The Natural in United States
Can I watch The Natural in United States? The Natural isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Natural streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Natural
The Natural is a 1984 English-language drama film directed by Barry Levinson. The cast is led by Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Natural was produced by TriStar Pictures and Delphi II Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 11, 1984, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $28 million, it went on to gross $48 million worldwide.
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Writers
- Phil Dusenberry, Roger Towne
- Release date
- May 11, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $28 million
- Box office
- $48 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Delphi II Productions
The Natural cast & crew
The Natural was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Phil Dusenberry and Roger Towne.
The cast features Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, Robert Duvall as Max Mercy, Glenn Close as Iris Gaines, Kim Basinger as Memo Paris, Wilford Brimley as Pop Fisher, and Barbara Hershey as Harriet Bird.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Newman, cinematography is by Caleb Deschanel, and it was produced by Philip M. Breen and Roger Towne.
Is The Natural worth watching?
The Natural holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 705 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Natural is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Natural
The Natural isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Natural
Robert Redford
Roy Hobbs
Robert Duvall
Max Mercy
Glenn Close
Iris Gaines
Kim Basinger
Memo Paris
Wilford Brimley
Pop Fisher
Barbara Hershey
Harriet Bird
Robert Prosky
The Judge
Richard Farnsworth
Red Blow
Joe Don Baker
The Whammer
Michael Madsen
Bump Bailey
John Finnegan
Sam Simpson
Alan Fudge
Ed Hobbs
The Natural — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Natural in United States?
The Natural is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Natural in?
The Natural is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Natural?
The Natural runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is The Natural rated?
The Natural is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 705 ratings.
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