Field of Dreams | The First Game

[@RokDocJekyl]

How many iconic moments can you fit into 4 minutes? The dig at Ty Cobb, "Are you Graham?", "Let's see that fastball", "watch out for in-your-ear", the nod of recognition and gratitude at the end. What a classic film.

[@originalotrex]

Too bad the dig at Cobb was based on a book written by a writer who turned out to be a complete fraud (Al Stump).

[@eustaceomalley6071]

Watch out ya don't get killed. Also timeless =)

[@willi960]

When the music plays and Archie looks at Ray, pure magic... I miss movies like this

[@flemingboineau7613]

"hey ump, how about a warning?" Sure just watch out you don't get killed. Got to love that laugh from the catcher

[@greg19670]

RIP James Earl Jones and Ray Liotta. Two fine actors.

[@WillSynn]

Don’t forget Burt Lancaster.

[@TommyRibs]

One of the greatest movies ever put to film. Field of Dreams is a gift.

[@TexasRick]

Came here today for that classic Ray Liotta laugh. One of the most memorable faces in film. Now, he’s off to the fields... RIP.

[@hagar6359]

i wonder if hell meet the real Shoeless Joe! RIP Ray

[@hcaballero57]

RIP to one of the great

[@joannhoff1908]

Same🥺❤️

[@reikun86]

RIP. I’m gonna miss that laugh.

[@haroldbrown6630]

Makes us face our own mortality . . . .

[@robg.3136]

"Let's see that fastball!" The catcher rolling his eyes after that always makes me chuckle...😂

[@rubenrodriguez7231]

Rest In Peace Ray!! Such an Iconic role

[@carolynmcluskie4561]

I watched this again with tears in my eyes. That moment Liotta as Shoeless Joe cackles at how they blew off Ty Cobbs has stayed imprinted on my memory from the first day I saw it. His intensity and gravitas anchored the film. He was one of the greats.

[@patrickkanas3874]

Unfortunately for history buffs like me it's an annoying line since Cobb's legacy is one of the biggest acts of defamation in baseball history

[@1971mav]

@@patrickkanas3874 Boo hoo

[@koDaffi]

​@@patrickkanas3874I was thinking that as well. People love to talk shit on Cobb because of that damn book. Sad.

[@rickeuler5792]

@@patrickkanas3874 Years later, Cobb encountered Jackson. When Cobb greeted him by name, Jackson was shocked and said he thought no one in baseball wanted anything to do with him.

[@Mq6vL9Bu]

I've always felt it symbolic that the one at bat that Archie Graham comes back for ends up with a sacrifice fly ... getting one's self out so that your teammate can advance and score. Archie's whole life outside of baseball was about sacrifice.

[@Scopper81]

What did Robert De Niro's character tell his son in The Fan, you sacrifice for the team and it doesn't count against your average. Baseball is fair! :)

[@rnhtube]

Sounds like you read the book! I always thought it was interesting that the Graham character never got an at batin the majors but did play, and here he is with an at bat that doesn't count as an at bat.

[@TeddyBear-os7is]

U nailed it

[@js09js09]

@@rnhtube This at-bat fulfilled Archie's dream.

[@citizenghosttown]

Great observation. He didn't fulfill his dream of hitting that triple. But he fulfilled the more important dream of having a good life, giving to others.

[@mattkd76]

The haunting and yet beautiful film-score that plays in the background (composed by James Horner) triggers so many good memories of when I was younger. This movie is more than just about our love for baseball -- it taps into something that's spiritual, which in my opinion makes it timeless.

[@ericbaughman21]

This movie always takes me back to when my boys were young and we" had a catch" in the back yard. I'm 62 now and I'm not gonna lie this movie always brings a tear to my eyes with the memories I have with my boys.

[@gl846]

The soundtrack is absolutely critical for this movie...without it this movie would be nothing

[@moeinial]

"He winked at me" "Don't wink kid" lmaoo best part

[@Schoolforthesoul]

I was a little kid when this came out. I've not seen it since then. It's amazing looking back at my child self and remembering how I viewed this movie. I didn't understand that the players were dead. I remember thinking something like these guys lived in the corn and wanted to play baseball. I also remember being very confused for a lot of the movie. I can't wait to watch it now as an adult.

[@jamesm.1467]

This is considered to be the best "Father's Day" movie ever made. When I was a kid, my dad and I used to play catch. As an adult, we would watch this movie together. My dad and I had out differences but we could sit down and watch this movie together like nothing ever was wrong. Sure miss those days. My dad's been gone since April 2017. Happy Father's Day dad and be in peace...

[@califinn]

"Sure. Watch out you don't get killed." Ha ha ha, that line is hilarious, and the catcher cracking up makes the scene that much funnier.

[@Weshopwizard]

Classic.

[@LPJack02]

RIP Ray Liotta (December 18, 1954 - May 26, 2022), aged 67 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@mkv2718]

i keep forgetting that he died..

[@ammulhare1644]

Goodfellas ;)

[@EdisonRailfanner]

Best movie of all time! Love the ump saying, "Watch out you don't get killed."

[@fordwaters8335]

A very emotional movie for me. The feel of the grass, the smell of the ball....wow what sweet memories.

[@DevilDogDen1775]

I was fortunate enough to have been a production assistant on this incredible movie....

[@janefromtennessee]

Wonderful

[@TonyJBroni]

2:51 My eyes well up just hearing those piano notes. Archie Graham, from living a lifetime and back again, getting one more chance at his perfect moment. An idol has given him his advice - Archie already got his wink in.. now he just has to swing.

[@js09js09]

All Archie wanted was a chance to face a big-league pitcher one time.

[@markmarderosian4025]

The lighting on Costner at the end and the music with both their smiles were pitch perfect.

[@rawpower12xu]

Shoeless Joe Jackson is a funny guy .. Laughs just like Henry Hill.

[@schmassbinder]

What do you mean he's funny? Like a clown?

[@Mark-wx6xr]

Ever since I can remember I wanted to be a ball player.

[@alexandertriozzi5121]

Who you calling funny?

[@timlogan8603]

He's a good fella

[@baseballman74]

Good one!

[@Nickander31]

“Don’t wink kid” followed by that Italian looking chuckle. I love it 😂

[@MrSweetchin]

The smile and nod by Graham, the characters are all mysterious like they all knew they were ghosts but yet had to play a role in their own lives without acknowledging the fact that they were ghosts

[@dars5229]

"Is this Iowa?" "No, it's Heaven." #RIPRayLiotta

[@janefromtennessee]

Love that line!!!

[@BobaFettuccine3541]

The look between them at the end is my favorite part of the movie. I think it was about "thank you" and "you're welcome", but it's up to the viewers.

[@moeball740]

Absolutely...just a smile and a nod was all it took. Spoke volumes. That's some quality filmmaking.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

I interpret Archie's nodding as a "Thank You for insisting in bringing me here, this is great !"

[@robertriver786]

Probably my favorite seen in the movie, besides Ray asking his dad, John Kinsella, at the end of the movie if he wants to "have a catch." I believe Archie had told Ray earlier in the movie that he had never had an at bat in the majors, and that his dream was to have just one at bat and hit a triple, sliding safe, head first into third. So to me, this silent glance from Ray to Archie after Archie hits a sacrifice fly, was like Ray asking Archie, "Was that Sac. Fly, instead of hitting your triple and sliding safe into third, alright?" And Archie's nodding and smiling was as if to say, "Yeah...yeah, it was definitely good enough. Thanks." And then Ray nodding back, "Your welcome." RIP, Ray Lotta. "You were good."

[@petebiddle7900]

In my humble opinion, Field of Dreams is the finest movie ever made. It shows all of the great traits of humanity and proves the kindness of people. It will always be an insparation to me and show the goodness of AMERICA. A great wonderful and heart warming film. I love it.

[@thomaswayne1852]

And I wouldn’t disagree with ya

[@guitarslinger213]

The Umpire's eternal dream was to use his smart ass zinger on the naive rookie "Sure. Watch out ya don't get killed."

[@rcslyman8929]

Love how the catcher got a good laugh out of it, too.

[@ARichardP]

That was perfect.

[@Surfer041]

@@rcslyman8929 they're all already dead. Btw the "Field of Dreams" game that MLB did this season was so brilliant and so well executed.

[@ThePsho]

This is one of the few movies that is 100% guaranteed to make me cry, but I realized that I could probably fight back the tears if it weren't for that music. Crazy how a few piano notes can destroy me like that. Also, damn you Up!

[@charlestwisted9890]

This is a simply PERFECT scene. "Hey Ump, how about a warning?" "Sure kid. Watch out ya don't get killed.", with the catcher cracking up, is one of the best exchanges in any movie, ever.

[@rolfbernserke4735]

Well, it was the Black Sox

[@leroyshipp7532]

The Ray Liotta I love!! R.I.P. just like baseball..you will not be forgotten!!!

[@kevinvansteendelaar8760]

"But watch out for in your ear." Gets me every time.

[@bladactania]

Love this scene. RIP Ray.

[@averagegalaxygamer4430]

Just came back after hearing the news about Ray Liotta…..another legend gone too soon

[@NateGerardRealEstateTeam]

Archie Graham was a real doctor in Minnesota. The stuff they said about him in the movie is all true and more. A real great guy.

[@johnspeed709]

I'm from the UK , not a big baseball fan . But love this film . So many messages in it

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

Hey Rookie. You were good. That moment breaks me every time.

[@stevenvicino8687]

I think Amy Madigans giggle during the wave part is the best part of this great scene.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Oh no! The title for best laugh in the scene is James Earl Jones

[@luisrios2369]

Rip Ray Liotta . One of my all time fav actors

[@user-mp9xz8yg4j]

I can’t explain explain what the music in this movie does to me. It makes me long for a piece of myself that I lost in my childhood. That’s the best I can explain it.

[@rjwiechman]

Don't you wonder who the ghost umpires were? I like to think one of them was Cal Hubbard, a 20 year ump in the 40's and 50's. Cal in his youth was a standout lineman for the Packers and others, I think. He is the only member of both the Baseball and NFL Halls of Fame. I met Cal back in the 60's when he accompanied one of my Dad's war buddies on a pheasant hunting trip on Dad's Kansas farm.

[@Gtfo124]

That’s cool actually

[@carolinespranklin2786]

My all time favourite film ❤

[@chrismagsmags]

I actually had one at bat at the field in Dyersville when I was 10 in 1995. Still one of the best days of my life.

[@turdfurgusson]

I have been there a couple of times too. You can just go and play at the field at most times when there is not an event going on.

[@janefromtennessee]

Very happy you have that memory!

[@barrelrolltoday6051]

No shift. No pitch clock. No DH. Just good, old fashioned, baseball.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I'm 31 and yet i wish i was born sooner to see baseball that way.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Field of Dreams is such a beautiful story, I love it.

[@ErikBreivik]

Delight In my opinion, the greatest baseball movie, but even more, with a beautiful story, as you said. And that makes for perfection! And this movie always gives me a yearning to eat corn on the cob. 🤤

[@DelightLovesMovies]

@@ErikBreivik I'm not a fan of baseball, I'm not even American. I just love a great film and this is one of them.

[@ErikBreivik]

Delight And that just shows how incredible this movie is. One does not have to be a baseball fan, to love this Field of dreams.

[@mrtulipeater]

Nod at the end gets me every time.

[@Toga0707]

1:11, The catcher looking Graham up and down kills me every time.

[@roytallericoGunner]

It was said that Ray never watched the movie. I wonder if he ever knew the magical impact he had on it.

[@nancydemoss608]

I was so happy that Archie "Moonlight" Graham got to wink at the pitcher. I love that. But when he had to step off the field to be the old doctor again makes me so sad every time.

[@jamesdrynan]

Unbelievable, indeed! The movie has aspects of sci-fi fantasy in it. For instance, Ray and Terry visit Doc's hometown. Ray goes for a walk and meets Doc in 1972, even though Doc died in 1978. The next day, they pick up a young 14 year old hitchhiker named Archie Graham in today's time line. If that isn't time-travel personified, then nothing is!

[@wraith4015]

Whats super funny when i first saw the film, it made me watch every baseball film, the thing is i watch now more sport films than anything else, tonight i searched this film again field of dreams only to find this, where i just sat and watched every clip and still got the Tear of joy. tbh i did not know they kept the field but i am super glad to read they did and to use it, there been some very great films since i was born 1966 in the uk but field of dreams as a special magic feeling to this date i rank it as number 1 "forever" how a film changed my life to watch more sport films, like to say a special thankyou to everyone who made this film. been trying to buy it on 4k blu ray in uk to no joy but you never know "it may come"

[@fredsalay720]

I'm not a baseball fan but I can watch this movie all the time. Just love the whole idea of the story...watch out...for in your ear!!! LOL 🤣

[@dspf68]

One of the greatest American films made. Brilliant!

[@janefromtennessee]

Thank you, Kevin Costner

[@danerickson4627]

It only just dawned on me for the first time that Archie still doesn’t have an official at bat!

[@alanconnelly3921]

But an RBI

[@Randy-ry9ss]

He got his wink.

[@parklloyd6690]

Well, if you're not careful, you can learn something every day. Today I learned that a sac fly doesn't count as an at-bat. I'm 55 and have loved the game most of my life and never knew that. Thanks!

[@JoybuzzerX]

Well, one would think he got another shot at the plate during the game

[@taekwondotime]

The POINT was that he finally got his chance to BAT. Otherwise he only ever played 1 inning in the field.

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

I'd like to see the hockey version of this movie, where someone builds a rink and ghosts of former NHL players appear. I think that would work.

[@camerondiaztwin]

I'd pay to see that!

[@seanwebb605]

Maybe it can feature a bunch of junior hockey players who gang banged a girl.

[@manuelorozco7760]

That would surprise me even if it became a reality. We can use a bit of hockey back on the big screen right now.

[@bmasters1981]

Or a football field, where the ghosts of former NFL greats, like Jim Brown and Walter Payton, show up.

[@RegularSlice1]

Ray Liotta, rest in paridise in your field of dreams.....

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Archie looks at ray kinsella (Costner) and says “Thank you” Costner says “You’re welcome” just by looking at him

[@lawrencemasucciii8092]

One of the Greatest Baseball movies for all time to come...

[@manuelorozco7760]

Why not add 42 to the list? Chadwick Boseman Rest In Power

[@basedsalty6970]

Definitely one of best baseball movies of all time

[@1gallimaufry]

Not just baseball. One of the best movies period. But yeah, I agree.

[@paulrobinson3213]

You can remove the one of. It is the best baseball movie ever made. And one of the best movies ever period. This and Shawshank Redemption.

[@they_luvjenna]

You got that right! Awesome movie!

[@jaxonmullins2875]

Facts

[@TTundragrizzly]

The Natural

[@fischkopf]

This is contrary to never meet your heroes. Imagine one of your baseball idols bidding bidding you farewell with "Hey Rookie...you were good." Archie was given the chance to play ball with his heroes after himself becoming of service to his community as their doctor, while leaving baseball.

[@bobstrempie9424]

Perfect. The movie. Just like Costner says

[@janefromtennessee]

Yes, Costner knew

[@TheChube25]

When movies were magical and still worth watching.

[@donniecatalano]

They had soul

[@andrewMan9851]

Have you seen sausage party 😂😂😂😂

[@BigFella672]

Oh grow up there’s still plenty of good movies coming out now

[@CodyJarvis-jy4it]

Lol yeah I don’t understand this movie at all. I can’t believe Kevin Costner played in something like this.

[@whitelightning2100]

Talk about having your head in the sand

[@timphillips9954]

One of the best sports films of all time. Build it and they will come, BHAFC.

[@Sketchcook81]

1989 was a great year for movies. Just look at a list of films from that year and you will find gem after gem.

[@ricmiddletown7685]

Rest in peace Ray

[@MarklovesAngels]

For reasons I can't explain except to say it works, when Archie connects with the ball, the shot of Ray rising with anticipation and concern on his face works perfectly together.

[@LonegunmenNZ]

The perfect movie, I don't know about you others but I have been in a similar position. So close but not close enough, t live out "My Dream" and also my own relationship with my father - although 3 years before he died, we got to patch things up and had a brilliant time for those last 3 years. This is the only film that makes me cry everytime I watch it.

[@FreshTillDeath56]

I do have faith, like this movie, that there is a big ballfield in heaven where the biggest and smallest players from all over gather to play games and love the sport for all eternity.

[@JDB1184]

I’m hoping that you’re right , so I can get to play catch with my dad . 😢❤

[@jabbahut72]

It's very touching how the young Moonlight Graham looked at Ray and smiled at him like he really knew who he was from the time they picked him up in the van. Ray had made his dream come true.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I did not see it coming the first time i saw the movie years ago

[@kareneastman9695]

I love Field Of Dreams so much. RIP,Ray Liotta.😞😞

[@horizonchaser6030]

Damn, I should watch this again, its been a few years but I know what the last 20min do to me.... I'll save it for a nice quiet afternoon soon.

[@penguinsnobordr]

HOW CAN YOU NOT LIKE FIELD OF DREAMS

[@janefromtennessee]

It is great!!

[@edwardwilliams6514]

Lots of baseball films throughly the years. This is definitely a Top 3

[@seanwebb605]

The Natural Field Of Dreams The Pride Of St. Louis Bull Durham The Sandlot Moneyball 42 The Bad News Bears Eight Men Out A League Of Their Own Baseball (Ken Burns) I'm not sure how to rank them.

[@slimj091]

Ray is smiling because he knows how much this means to Doc Graham.

[@richiepawlowski6848]

How they gonna leave James Earl Jones hanging on that second go around with the wave? They did him dirty.

[@baseballman74]

That always bothered me too! Lol

[@manuelorozco7760]

As someone who was introduced to him through him voicing Mufasa, i wish his laughter was louder.

[@dennismeredith7344]

"Watch out you don't get killed." My favorite line from this movie.

[@NWAWskeptic]

Funny thing is Ty Cobb encountered Joe Jackson after his banishment at Jackson's liquor store and Joe acted as if he didn't recognize him, when asked if he knew who he was, Joe replied he did recognize him but acknowledged most of the players from their era didn't want to know HIM.

[@johnc7709]

My gf loves this movie. Shows it to me and instantly stopped answering her questions was too glued to the movie. ❤️

[@gothicel]

Still the best baseball movie for me.

[@rushmore3927]

Sad that later on Graham would get capped by two hitmen while eating a Big Kahuna burger.

[@Nickander31]

Lmaooo I was trying to figure out where I’ve seen him before 😂

[@Mike__B]

@@Nickander31 Where wouldn't you have seen him? Dude has been in more movies & TV shows than Kevin Costner... granted usually tiny roles but still.

[@edgarallanpoe8917]

Sad? So many wish they could go out with Sam Jackson standing over them with a juicy piece of meat in their mouths...

[@JuanLopez-lp8ig]

Thats funny cuz he kinda looks like the guy who capped Jimmy Hoffa

[@joe3times503]

But he did make out with Jennifer Connelley in Target so it was worth it

[@mrtonyo1965]

One of the best movies ever

[@nrkgalt]

Moonlight Graham still didn’t get that at bat he wanted. A sacrifice fly doesn’t count as an official at bat. He did, however, have a plate appearance.

[@Gmc833]

I think about that all the time when this movie is on. Great situation baseball though. “Not trying to do too much” as they say

[@2185JTT]

@Evan Yasser no they do not. They get an RBI. It does not count as an at bat.

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

He got his wish to stare down a big league pitcher, then just as he goes into his windup, winks. I love those few piano notes that accompany the magical moments on this movie.

[@bubbaguy4411]

well it depends...considering the rule wasn't official until 1954 and the majority of the players that we see are from the "Golden Age." ..add to this that Graham started his medical career in 1909 (gives you a time frame when he played in the minors) so....yeah....it depends on how you look at it. EDIT: Not a baseball fanatic...but I looked into it more...before 1908, it would have been considered "At Bat"...but, since this game is "sandlot style" and not official....yeah. However...for the story, I think one might argue that in Grahams mind...he got to do everything he wanted.

[@nottelling8456]

@@bubbaguy4411 correct. in fact, had the rule been in play in 1941, ted williams could have sat out the last day of the season, having hit over .400 (i found 3 of them going through 1941 box scores, so he would have been hitting like .404 with the rule change).

[@OneEyedKeys]

Shoeless Joe and Ty Cobb actually had a good relationship. Ty Cobb, who is misunderstood and much maligned by history, once met Jackson at a liquor store he was working at years later. Cobb asked him how he was doing, and Joe was shy. he did not want to be recognized. But they respected each other and admired each other's swings.

[@nathanturnmire9323]

Cobb says to Jackson, "what's wrong Joe, don't you remember me?" Jackson replied, "sure, Ty, but I didn't think you wanted to remember me. Most of 'em don't."

[@randomtraveler9854]

Another thing to consider is Landis (and to a lesser extent future commissioners) were coming down hard on players who associated with players bannd, especially those in the Black Sox Scandal. Jackson may have been afraid that Cobb's records would be removed from the books if he talked to him.

[@parkerbeard6170]

Archie: "Hey Ump. How about a Warning"? Ump: "Sure! Watch out you don't get killed" 😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@baseballman74]

One of my favorite baseball movies!

[@carlhatt9302]

Love the way Ray grins at 2:03, knowing that Archie deserved to get thrown at.

[@ejflor1313]

It was a grimace. Google the definition of that word and you’ll understand.

[@carlhatt9302]

You do you, man

[@jonmcclane7433]

I get emotional every time I hear the music with Archie

[@bunyan4.20]

Such a great and classic movie I just watched this a few months back on Netflix just amazing

[@andycross9840]

Netflix have uploaded it again, it's on there now as I type this. Watched it last weekend (for the 6th time since it's release) and for the 6th time.......waterworks at the end!!!

[@markshaw7253]

One thing about Ty Cobb, in an interview he once said he didn't see any reason blacks couldn't play in the majors. A sentiment the producers of this movie didn't seem to share.

[@RDC_Autosports]

2:51 love that little part of the score with the piano✌🏻

[@timmalcolm7563]

“Hey ump,how bout a warning?”….. “Sure… Watch out you don’t get killed” 😂

[@joecrowaz]

I hate knowing that they're both gone 😢

[@yowie12]

Wonderful scene. In retrospect, the only thing that could have made it even more amazing would be having Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson there.

[@kurasuto763]

for this old of a movie this is amazing

[@danielplascencia1667]

Field of Dreams is a good movie 🎥⚾️

[@JohnDeBord]

One of my favorite films, when baseball was a game and not all about the money. "The spirit of baseball" still lives on but in the MLB, rather in the small town minor league teams all across this country and little league, where it's played simply for the love of the game.....

[@graeme4540]

Agreed

[@alanconnelly3921]

@@graeme4540 so true

[@randomtraveler9854]

It's about the money for some of the players wearing 1919 White Sox uniforms.

[@peterherrington3300]

Don't be naive. It's always money

[@manuelorozco7760]

As a big Dodger fan, I'm bitter with corporates running the show these days.

[@SoonerBear]

The end's what gets me. He's playing catch w/his dad, and you can see cars lined up for miles. Great ending!

[@simonharvey2321]

R.I.P. Ray Liotta

[@baseballer24]

Who’s here after the MLB played a game there?

[@carmelaszymanski8104]

DREAMS do come TRUE..💖🤗💝