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Field of Dreams (1989)

โ€œAll his life, Ray Kinsella was searching for his dreams. Then one day, his dreams came looking for him.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,762 votes 1h 45m pg FantasyDrama

#23 of 70 films from 1989 #358 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Phil Alden Robinson ยท Written by Phil Alden Robinson, W.P. Kinsella

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Overview

Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.

Cast

Kevin Costneras Ray Kinsella
Amy Madiganas Annie Kinsella
Gaby Hoffmannas Karin Kinsella
James Earl Jonesas Terrence Mann
Ray Liottaas "Shoeless" Joe Jackson
Timothy Busfieldas Mark
Burt Lancasteras Doc "Moonlight" Graham
Frank Whaleyas Archie Graham
Dwier Brownas John Kinsella
James Andelinas Feed Store Farmer
Mary Anne Keanas Feed Store Lady
Fern Personsas Annie's Mother
Kelly Coffield Parkas Dee, Mark's Wife
Michael Milhoanas Buck Weaver - 3B

Facts

Release dateApril 21, 1989
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresFantasy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$84,431,625 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0097351

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Questions

How long is Field of Dreams?
Field of Dreams runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Field of Dreams worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,762 votes, which places it #23 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 69%) and #358 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Field of Dreams?
Field of Dreams was directed by Phil Alden Robinson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sneakers (1992), The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014).
Who stars in Field of Dreams?
Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella; Amy Madigan as Annie Kinsella; Gaby Hoffmann as Karin Kinsella; James Earl Jones as Terrence Mann; Ray Liotta as "Shoeless" Joe Jackson; Timothy Busfield as Mark.
What is Field of Dreams rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Field of Dreams?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17680.

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