This is the part where you realize the whole movie is about a father and son playing catch .. and all the world shrunk to that simple act of fatherly love.
Oddly enough, the "Hey Dad" part wasn't in the script or even shot. When test audiences were confused about why Ray wouldn't directly acknowledge his relationship to his father, they added the two words to Ray's request for a catch during mixing (notice he says it off screen). After that addition, testing scores went "through the roof" according to the director. Couldn't imagine the scene without that line. Pure magic.
the pretense of not recognizing each otherand politeness that this requires is brilliant because it let's the emotions build in the subtext. This way, when we get to "hey, Dad?" there is a huge release of tension and the tears come.
I remember all the times my dad and I played catch in our front yard and how those times were. Every time I see this scene, I cry because of my failure with my two boys. I missed so much of their childhood because I was always too busy to play catch with them.
I remember how much this scene affected my father when he saw it. He lost his father at 15, his father was 46. It affects me now, having lost my father at 18, when he was 47. I would give anything to have another day with him.
I feel for you, Aaron...I can't watch certain parts of this excellent movie without tearing up. I used to play catch with my dad back in the early 70's, and while he's still around and will be 83 in Dec(God Willing), I'm not able to play catch with him as often as I'd like to, due to living halfway across the country in TX while he's in N CA and elderly. I realize that others, such as yourself didn't get to enjoy their Fathers living to a ripe old age. I don't even know you, but I'm sorry that he was taken from your family so young & before his time. My fervent wish for you is that you were able to accumulate a LIFETIME of memories in the short time that you had him with you & that y'all WILL meet again in the sweet bye & bye! God Bless, bubba!!
Never cried to this movie until after my dad passed away... When I know In my heart, that I need to let out tears... I watch this movie. It Splits my heart into like a big chunk of wood being Split down the middle. 20 years this September that he passed away. I miss him everyday, and think about him every hour I'm awake. It seems like it's harder, as the days and years go by...
My dad also died in 2015. He loved this film and he loved Baseball. I can tell you, wholeheartedly, that you can have a catch with yours any time you want. Just call his name, you'll see him, sure as rain! Blessings to you!
I'm sorry for you loss. My dad and I visited this field in 2015 and played catch in the very same spot. He passed away two days ago, and have been thinking of this memory often
This part always gets me when he calls out to his dad. He's a kid again just wanting to play catch with his father. If I won the lottery tomorrow and had to give it up just to spend one more day with my dad, I'd ask who I should make the check out to. Gentlemen, if your father is in your life, or not in your life but still around, take the old man out to a baseball game and tell him you love him.
Both of my Great Grandmothers died and I was so close to them! The last time I saw the second one. I did not get to say goodbye. One was 100, other was 94. R.I.P your dad and my GGs.
It's been established earlier that the players retained their memories from their entire lives as shown with Moonlight being able to practice first aid. John was waiting, pleading, for his son to call him Dad.
My dad and I used to play catch every day in the front yard. In two days it’ll be 9 years since he passed away. Every year I go to his gravesite and leave a baseball on his tombstone. I cry every time I watch this scene. One of my favorite movies.
@@crowtservo you don’t have to get it. Just like you wouldnt expect your parents to have a say in you choosing your partner, you never have a right to question your fathers (or mothers). Unless you are prepared got the same microscope yours.
Man! That line even makes me emotional as I watch my 20month old daughter sleep after I sang her to sleep…. My father met her 4-5 times and thankfully my wife takes so many pics and got some of him holding her and teary eyed as he looked down on her as he held her, As if he knew his time was almost up from pancreatic cancer…. But he made it to see her into the world and hold her and bare witness to her on earth…. My mom always tells me that my dad always wanted a daughter….. “A Son Never Forgets” And I won’t let her not know who you were to her dad.
I had the honor of meeting Dwier Brown, the actor who plays John Kinsella, at a local minor league game here the other day. He was doing an interview and a book signing. He is as friendly of a man as you could imagine. He understands and appreciates the effect this movie, this scene, has had on so many people. Signing autographs, and gladly listening to the stories of anyone, one by one, who felt moved in some way by this movie.
I have had my dad for almost 59 years , he will be 86 this year, but I know I will not have him forever. I had my grandparents until I was 40. I miss all that wisdom they passed on to me.
I am 71, my dad died when I was 45 and I miss him so much. I am with you @davidbrooks4285. I would like to see my dad now and ask him that same question!
I had a very bad relationship with my father growing up. I left home giving the single finger salute. Years later, I got to have a moment with my dad much like what is depicted here, except the setting was an old fashioned fair and car show. When I tell people that I got to have a "Field of Dreams" moment with my dad, they get it immediately. This has become a part of our culture and it is a most wonderful depiction of love and forgiveness.
I lost my dad in 2009. I watched this with my 9yo. After this scene he says “how great would it be if you could have one more catch with your dad?” I was a mess after that. The innocent and sincere question blew me away.
Ray Liotta also never watched the final product not because he didn’t like the movie but I believe he had a tragic death in the family and associated this movie with the pain he suffered at the time
Dad worked 2 jobs mt whole life to make sure I had what I needed. He passed on Christmas day 2014. I'd give anything, and I mean anything to play catch one more time. To hear his laugh. To hug him, to be with him, if only for a second
I couldn't agree with you more Kyle. This movie relates to even a girl who has mourned his passing for over 45 years. I would give anything to just tell him, thanks and I love ❤️ you more then you will ever know. I'm 62 and know I'm closer to that day...
My dad died of cancer when I was only 7. I never got to play catch with him. I’m 41 now and all these years later his very early death still affects me greatly. Every guy here who actually did get to have a catch with their dad…..please cherish those memories.
Your Dad is still here. I absolutely 💯% know they never truly leave. I am not a nut, I promise. My Dad is 77. Very reserved and quite. He doesn’t speak often and doesn’t say anything much about his past and not religious. We recently were driving around his town to kill time and I posed a weird out of the blue question to him. I asked if he believed in ghosts. He said without hesitation, “Yep”. I asked for more details and he said that his father (Papa Potter), visited him 2 or 3 times in last last couple of years out in his field and barn. He said that he was walking normally and his younger adult self. See, back in the 50’s my Papa had a car accident and stroke. Dad was 7 at the time. He really only knew him with his slurred speech and disabilities. Dad said he was at ease and very happy. Papa spoke once and said the property looks so good. Dad also seen him in the barn 2. A couple other times he could feel and hear him breathing next to him while restoring his father 1920’s tractor. It’s comforting knowing our loves ones check in on us. Your Dad is definitely looking in on you.❤
@@JamesD2957 Jeezy I love how some monkey brained ass hats can only find joy by trying to make others feel bad. Please either grow up, or go away. And actually we would prefer you just go away!!
@@jonmcclane7433 awww, another boomer thinks he's clever by mocking marvel...even though it's as old as he is awwww, does reality scare you? do you need leave it to beaver back? :(
Their handshake is what chokes me up every time. Neither of them want to let go. My dad and I played catch when I was a boy. He’s gone now to heaven himself, and I miss him every day.
The way James Horner's powerful score begins to boast like spirits lifting in triumph once Ray calls him "Dad" and asks if he wants to have a catch, to which John chokingly accepts - it's the big reward; the big climax; dream fulfilled. Ray finally repairs his relationship with his father. Every time I watch this, before this scene comes up, I tell myself I'm not gonna cry this time because I've seen it a thousand times and I'm over it now... and every time I end up lying to myself. Rest in peace, Pop 1953-2019
Here in the UK, there isn’t the history of baseball, but it doesn’t matter. For me, playing catch is a metaphor for spending time together. Three years ago, my wonderful dad died aged 91, six months after a stroke. A couple of weeks before he died, he had a brief moment of recognition, as he smiled at me and hugged me. On the afternoon he died, I held his hand and sang Please by Bing Crosby, a song he loved. I write this on D Day, when my dad was on a Navy patrol boat in the English Channel.
The first time I saw this movie, I was teary eyed and crying throughout this whole scene. Then he says "Dad, you wanna have a catch?" and I was sobbing, audibly, loudly. I still cry every time I watch this movie. I do not know how anyone can hold back the tears at this scene.
This scene reminds me of having a catch with my dad. He always found time for me, no matter how busy he was at work. He was always at all of my sporting events growing up, and it taught me to believe in myself. I miss you, dad and love you with all my heart. I can't wait to have our next catch when I see you again. :-)
Ace High I could have written what you did. I just watched this again for the first time since my father passed away and this movie means more now than when I saw it before.
My dad always had time for me. This scene is so beautiful because it shows that reconciliation is possible. But please, I beg all of you guys reading this and seeing this scene, don’t wait to have a good relationship with your dad.
Must be nice I'm 29 years old and still play competitive baseball and my dad has never been to a game., my daughter has been to more then him. This movie reminds me of my grandfather and mines love for baseball. He would be proud of the baseball player I've become
Its the small things that make this scene perfect. From the extended handshake and neither of them wanting to let go, to Ray hesitating asking the his dad for a catch as his dad said goodbye, to Ray finally asking, and the way john responded “id like that” but in his voice you can tell he really wanted to say “there is nothing i want more”, to the point where the wife had to turn on the stadium lights because they were so in the moment that they didnt realize how dark it had gotten. Everything about this scene is perfect.
I remember playing catch with my dad in the driveway. Mom came out and said we should get inside because it was too dark. Our eyes had adjusted to the light, but hers didn't since she was in the house! Great memories of my late mom & dad!! Love you, Nellie and Flit!!!!!
I love the sound design, too: the sound the ball makes, hitting the catcher’s mitt for the first time is etched into my memory. And James Horner’s score is unbelievable. He had no business going that hard, but I am so glad he did. Perfection.
When Ray caught the first ball thrown to him by his father John, you could see all the years of pain and regret leave him. At that point, both parties had completely forgiven each other. Great scene.
A ball hitting the glove is a feeling and sound like no other. One can almost feel, smell, but can hear that feeling. You can feel that one catch connecting Ray and his father, maybe for the first time. Watch Ray look at the glove. Unreal. I so miss my Dad and wish I could hav had a catch with him. He busted his ass for all of us tho. I love you Dad!!
Yeah, I was thinking...This would be a good test for the ladies (especially now that this movie is a little older, and the younger guys may not have seen it). Put this on for your boyfriend or whatever, and if he doesn't cry at this scene, he's not worth staying with, lol.
Had to come here after hearing about the passing of Ray Liotta. He was such a great actor and we lost him much too soon. Rest in Peace Ray 🙏. You will live on through all the movies 🎬 graced with your talent.
@@superintendentchalmers8034 exactly. I love when Kevin Costner thinks Shoeless Joe was responsible for the Field of Dreams. And Ray Liotta tells Kevin's character, No it was you....that whole ending scene still gives me chills.
@@superintendentchalmers8034 I would love to visit the field of dreams. I lost my Dad when I was a young girl and just thinking of how amazing it would be to meet him as a young man , no words.
Every Father's Day, my twin sons and I would watch this movie. I made them watch it with me when they were very little, and when they were about 10 or 11, one of them looked at me in the middle of it and said, "oh my gosh Dad I just realized why we watch this on Father's Day!" Now they are in the military, one is in the Navy out to sea and one is in the Air Force up in Georgia, so we couldn't watch together today. But I know that they are watching it with me in spirit.
Sad but at the same time it's so uplifting because Ray had the chance to make things well with his dad,long after he thought that chance had come and gone. I can only hope this part of the movie made at least one kid(or adult) make amends with their dad,or mom for that matter,because we only get one life,and it's way too short as it is. If even one person decided to make things right with their parent after watching this,then this movie served its purpose.
No Ray, it was you..... with the passing of Mr. Ray Liotta, that line is really gonna hit hard with each viewing. God speed to you sir. May we meet some distant day...
Even as a child....I knew this scene was special. Now, I’m 43 and my father is near the end of his life. This scene continues to mean so much. Now, as a father...it means even more. All the comments on this thread are so true.
I just watched this with my boys tonight. They are 14 and 9 years old. I love playing with them and one of our favorite things to do is play catch. My father played catch and other things with my brother and I when we were little. It’s one of my favorite memories and now he is in a nursing home. I wanted to make sure I have no regrets with my boys.
Magnificent by any definition. Ray realizes to his shock, that both "If you build it, he will come," and "Ease his pain" were never referring to Shoeless Joe and Terrance Mann, but to his father.
This scene always gets me. You don’t have to be an American or familiar with baseball to relate to the closure this brings. It always has me in tears. Thank you to everyone involved in making this, this is why we love movies.
totally agree mate its my favourite film and it brings me to tears every time. What is it about baseball films, The Natural does the same to me. Never played never even been to a game but it does it every time.
I think one of the best parts of this scene is how well-mannered John is. Extremely likeable and is so innocent. Without that, this scene is not as powerful as it really was. Greatest ending to a movie ever.
............and the fact that both of them whisper it way too soft for either of them to hear the other one as far away from each other as they actually were during this shot.
I remember my father teaching me curve balls and sliders 30 years. He's got prostate cancer and skin cancer an any day could be his last. I will never forget playing catch with him. He was always a hard ass but you could always tell that he loved you.
Reminds me of my little league years. I'm now 67 but each night my Dad and I would go out in the backyard and play catch. We'd play until nightfall just like here. My Mom would flip on the spotlight just as she did. This scene always chokes me up. I watched this movie with my son and now my 6 year old grandson who I've gotten interested in baseball. Like Babe Ruth said "Baseball is was and always will be the greatest game ever."
Real dads are special people, and my dad was so wonderful. I think of those times we played catch every time I see this. He always had time for me, which is why this scene makes me cray whenever I see it.
I lost my dad 7 years ago when I was 55. I still miss him more than anyone would ever know. This last scene is so precious because he always had time for me. We played catch in our yard. I wasn’t so available for my sons. I was always so “busy.” In this film, I’m the dad worn down by life who wished he could go back in time and recapture those moments when I could have played catch with my boys. That’s why every time I watch this scene, I cry a river of tears. I wish I had “had a catch” with my sons more often. Playing catch with your sons is the kind of thing from which those “memories of a lifetime,” come. “I love you dad and miss you more than you can know. You were a great example for me, but I failed in parenting my own two boys. I am sorry I didn’t follow your wonderful example.”
Your comment hit me directly, having lost my dad at age 55, 7 years ago. I miss him every day, but know I’ll see him again. And like you, I wasn’t always available for my son when he was younger, but enough to have that connection. Now I’ve got my son and now his son, my grandson, and we get to play catch together, I feel extremely blessed. I’m sorry for your loss, I’m sure you’ve been a good dad to your kids, otherwise you wouldn’t have mentioned them at all. All best to you and yours.
This scene nearly brings me to tears. At 46, I also have my father issues. I was a small kid the last time i saw him somewhere around the late 70s. I was adopted by my step dad after my mom remarried. In 1983 when I was 11, we recieved a phone call that he had died in a trucking accident. I wish we could play catch.
Fun Fact: The first time I saw this, I was fighting back tears as John and Ray were playing catch because I realized that was what the entire movie was about: A father and son reconnecting. I walked into my room, then walked back into the TV room, looked at my mom and said, ‘I’m trying really hard not to burst into tears right now.’ and immediately burst into tears.
I loved this movie so much that I sat there crying as the credits rolled. The very last line of the credits is "For our parents..." I was wondering how many people noticed that.
They should play this movie to primary school children of today. Make them understand morals, respect and most of all the the love of a Mother and Father
Personally I think playing this movie to children that young wouldn’t really fit. Not because of the inappropriate language or scenes in this movie, but because I just simply don’t think they would be able to fully understand the depth of the father-son relationship that’s depicted and why it shouldn’t be taken for granted.
Respect for parents is so severely lacking. After thirty or forty years, I finally figured out that this movie is about father-son relationships. I miss my dad so much. He’s been gone for 7 years and there’s still a huge empty place in my heart. My dad was so special. He always had time for me.
If I haven't cried by this point in the movie, this one makes it happen. So moving. Who ever knew the words that millions of youngsters have said to their dads would evoke such emotion. "Hey, Dad, wanna have a catch?" I miss my dad more every day, but this movie rekindles such sweet memories of the man who had the greatest impact on my life.
Russ Evans True. I just watched this the first since my father passed away. When Ray says "Dad.." I got emotional I must admit. I remember those Wisconsin summers long ago playing catch with my Dad.
I remember playing catch with my Dad after dinner in the warm summer air. The pure joy of having time to spend with my Dad. Our doing something together that only we could share. My Dad was my hero. The man I hoped I would become. The man who's approval and praise meant everything to me. I miss you, Dad!
One of the things that sticks out to me in this scene is the handshake at 4:33. You can just tell it's special and neither of them really want to let go with their hands. But just the way they shake their hands, it's like they want to make it a solid, meaningful handshake as if they won't have the opportunity again. Costner's face at 4:40 just has that look of slight desperation. It conveys "Don't let your Dad go this time without saying something. Speak up now!" And he did :).
My stepdad showed me this movie. I was only 10 and began to bawl my eyes man. Was never a baseball fan whatsoever but after this I went to play catch with my step…my dad. They don’t make movies like this very often
I'm 40 years old now. My dad is alive. I'm much closer with him than I was in my tweens and teens. What is it that my generation lacks that we can't produce films like this now? There were ALWAYS movies to go see or rent that reached out and touched like this movie does or just plain entertained.
Good to hear stay close with him I’m 42, lost my Dad when I was forty to an aneurysm, he lived with me since my mom passed years earlier. I think about him every day, what I wouldn’t give just to play catch with the man
This always makes me cry like a baby , I guess anybody that has lost their dad will understand. Love you dad and miss you every second of the day .RIP Dad.
Id luv to go back in time and meet my mom when she was 17, the very day, just before she met me dad at the bus stop. Just like this how Costner meets his father, just to see her fall in love and her whole life ahead of her.
Every few years, this beautiful movie comes into my mind. Even decades later, this scene has the same impact on me. A profound, emotional wave. I was extremely fortunate to have a dad who was very caring and taught me how to play baseball and so many other sports.
This part gets me all the time. I bet who ever made this movie never expected it to have deeply touched so many generations of people. One of the best movies ever made. ⚾️
As a 25 yr old I loved this movie so much. As a 55 yo without my father , a very different deeper meaningful experience. It’s truly hard for me to watch this anymore. But I do as often as I can. Love you dad.
I watched this after watching the MLB's highlight of the opening to the Yankees/CWS Field of Dreams game. They both hit me hard. I loved playing catch with you dad, ten years gone. I love you and miss you.
The score, the dialog, his family in the background, the long handshake and the build up to “Hey, Dad you wanna have a catch” make this a perfect scene
I would also add that little look of desperation right before he says "Hey Dad" as if he felt it was now or never followed by John stopping in his tracks cause he knew all along.
It's not just guys who have the tears, daughters miss their Dads too. Maybe not baseball but we did 'guy stuff' like fishing and camping, making stuff in the workshop
Ray Liotta was awesome in this. Then one year later he’d go onto play Henry Hill In Goodfellas. Yeah he’s known for Gangster roles but Shoeless Joe Jackson is probably my favorite from him.
A ball thrown to you may hit you hard, but this moment in the movie hits you the hardest. From the direction, casts, story, and music... what a masterpiece!
This movie was me and my dad's favorite growing up. AS an adult.. I used to say to him "hey dad" and he would say "wanna have a catch?". I lost him 11/27/23 and I sit here with tears in my eyes watching this. I miss him every single day.
Everybody thinks about the game of catch at the end, but just as emotional a moment is when Ray’s dad meets his granddaughter for the first time. The way he looks at her when he says “Hi Karen” shows such love and appreciation that he was able to meet her in this life. That’s when the tears first start to form.
I find it sad that this movie isn't even in a top 25 list anywhere. This movie has powerful scenes, great writing, great acting. It's among my favorites.
I couldn't watch this for a long time as my father was diagnosed with brain cancer 2 weeks before I saw it in the theater. He died 6 months later but it gave me the chance to tell him that I loved him, he who was my best friend. A lot of people don't get the chance to do that.
My father died tragically when I was 18. He fell into a ditch, knocked himself out, fell unconscious of hypothermia and wasn't found for 2 days. My whole world collapsed at that moment. His name was John Kinsella. My name is David Kinsella. That's my name in Irish above.
Such a wonderful movie and this ending just can't be beat. The realization that it was all about him making things right with his dad the whole time was a big twist for me. The music is beautiful, and Costner's performance was amazing. He almost reverted to a kid when he finally asked his "dad" to play catch. Which earlier in the movie he said he got tired of doing. Always heart wrenching when he says "and the son of a bitch died before I could take it back"
Frostshokula hell yes! My favorite all time scene. And I'm actually in Iowa right now as I'm writing this. I'm going to the field in a half hour. 😁. No bullshit.
Reading this at the game right now and so true. Just heard another spectator complain about a certain food not here. Sadly, a young punk who doesn’t know the history of the place we’re sitting in right now.
My father has been gone for 27 years and I miss him every single day. Every single time I see this scene I cry. My dad was from Ireland and knew absolutely nothing about baseball. Putting that aside, this reminds me of when the world was still young and your father would be at your side forever. He died in front of me from a sudden heart attack. I would give anything just to talk to him one last time. This would help heal my heart and soul. I miss you Dad.
I was fortunate that as adults I got my dad to play catch in his backyard. We would talk about life and parenting.He wasn't in the best of health but even if it lasted 5 minutes it was worth every second. RIP Dad 👨
This past week I got to see the Field with my own two eyes. My dad and I played a game of catch on our 3rd day there and I was astounded at the tranquility the Field is surrounded by. It was astonishingly quiet even with construction on the MLB site within a few football fields. The wind blowing through the corn just added to the tranquility and I'll never forget it.
Lost my father Dec 2019 and I miss him immensely. He was my mentor and my best friend. I'd do anything to see him again, play catch with him and tell him I love him, something I never did in life. I love you pop and I strongly believe that we'll reunite one day!
@@gonzaleo I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved my dad but I can never imagine what it's like to lose a son. My condolences! I'd like to believe that they still exist, just not the way we're accustomed to.
