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.
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...
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!!
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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!
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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? :(
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
............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.
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.
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'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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ⚾️
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 👨
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
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.
I used to throw the frisbee with my dad every night in our garden. He loved it, but to be honest I found it a bit of a chore. But now he's gone, I'd give anything to do it again
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.
John responding with "I'd like that". Acknowledging that John knew Ray was his son all along. The break in his voice gets me everytime My father died when I was 9. I'm 31 now and at 9 I had played baseball for 2 years and my father and I watched this movie. I felt in love with baseball but didn't understand the true meaning of that film till I was in my 20s. I'll be spreading his ashes this week at the Field of Dreams. I only I could have one more catch
I think it should be in every one's will, that their children should watch this movie (undistracted), when they are wise enough to grasp its sheer beauty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 yr of 2018. My father had passed away on Oct. 3th. Due a long battle with diabetes. His health in thru the past year's became complicated. As time passes, had to amputate his legs cause of blood flow problem. In the past month's, was on dialysis 3 days a week. Then in his last month's. He was hospital, his health got worst. He told my mother, he knew his time is almost up. "He's ready to join his mother, along with relatives of our family in heaven". He ended up in an coma. Days past by, we decide to take him off life support. Let him go in peace. By watchin this, it reminds me that he loved baseball it's one of his favorite things to do with his sons, grandkids, enjoy every moment with his family & help other's enjoy it as well. His favorite holidays of the year was: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's. My mother & my family are trying to move forward as we celebrate the holiday's.Merry Christmas Dad, we'll always love you & remember you in our hearts & our memories.
@Montata Roots I speak for my family, I thank you for ur heartfelt comment. This type of film's be pass on into the next generation & beyond. That every family treasure every moment with a love one. Before not knowing of where or when we lose, a love one who are close to us. My family will try & continuing to move forward. As me, my brother's will pass on our family bloodline knowing & remember him. Along our other family member's. Have yourself a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
There are two types of men in the world: those who cry at the end of Field of Dreams, and those who lie about crying at the end of Field of Dreams.
Every time
Perfect.
3 types of men : the third type is the ones who don't cry and don't lie about it. I'm happy for every one in the movie.
Dude I cried not gonna lie 🙋🏻♂️
@MANCHESTER UNITED 1) There aren't 240 countries. 2) Who cares, this is a great movie.
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.
The perfect response ❤
I love how when Ray says "hey Dad".... John already knows who Ray is and turns around like any Dad hearing his boy calling for him. Masterful work.
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.
I think he knew the second Ray introduces him to Karin and stops himself from saying "This is my father" at 2:09 and they make eye contact.
That part hit me and I'm 40
So powerful
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.
"Hey... Dad? Want to have a catch?" Let's just go ahead and call this a perfect scene
That’s about when I lose my shit and start to cry.
My eye always starts mysteriously itching about now. Weird.
I always lose my shot to this scene
My father died 2 weeks a go. Father i mees you. This scene make me a cry non stop 😢😢😢😢😢
@@fotistheodoridis7014 I’m sorry for your loss.
Any man who loses his father soon always thinks about wanting to play catch with him in his own field of dreams. This movie is a classic.
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 Lost my Dad when I was 15 , and we Never really got to know each other as People, would give anything for Another Catch!!
Eric Jahnke that's true
Larry Baldwin I I lost my dad to and 32
I'm 32 and he was in the restroom want lost. Lost him
RIP Ray Liotta, thank you for being part of the greatest baseball movie of all time.
I hate that he is no longer with us. Goodfellas. This movie. Blow. Even wild hogs. He was great
it's not about baseball. It's about reconciliation.
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...
@@vincentmichael7542and of course, Copland.
You're thinking of Major League, but I'd give Field of Dreams a Top 3 slot for sure.
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.
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Si, è così e niente al mondo potrà cambiare questo.
I’m sorry you lost your dad at such a young age.
You’ll see him again, my brother. When it’s time.
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!!
Sorry to hear that. I just lost my father last weekend
His father knew the whole time... The way he immediately responded when Ray said, "Hey dad". God this movie just wow. Beautiful beyond words.
When he gets a little choked up at being asked to play catch 😭💖
A timeless classic.
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.
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.
"Maybe this is Heaven."
I sure hope so. My dad died in 2015 and I would give anything to have a catch with him.
You will again
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!
He’s with you Love ❤️
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
The baseball field is where Heaven and Earth meet.
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.
"Hey dad...."
That line means the world to me. It breaks me Everytime.
I love you dad.
THE greatest scene in movie history in my opinion.
INDEED!!!
Agreed. I can't think of any better.
Only a Sith deals in absolutes
My favorite baseball scene is when Roy Hobbs breaks his slump by breaking the clock in The Natural.
Hear hear.
Who would not want to meet his father in his youth, and ask him so many questions? This captures that moment.
fgonzalez43 First question for my dad in his youth: why mom? What did she do for you? Because 45 years later, I don’t get it.
@@crowtservo Your being extremely disrespectful towards your mom.
I'd ask, "Hey dad, what turned you into such a loser @sshole?"
@@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’m 55 today my dad died when I was 14,I wish I could meet him today and ask him if he is proud of the man I turned out to be
If you are asking this question - you already know the answer - yes, he is proud, every day.
Yes, yes you did. Too all sons.
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!
My Dad died Father's Day Weekend in 92. I was 24. This is for him.
Robert Ward my dad died Wednesday of m March I Singapore Grand Island on Monday and garden Wednesday
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.
I’m 64, my dad’s been dead for 30years. This still makes me cry every time I watch it
My dad died on Fathers Day in ‘96 when i was 18. Im 41 now and whenever i watch this i make everyone leave the room during this scene. 😭
@@bigred3282 A true testament to how beautiful this really scene is. No matter how long it's been, I am so sorry for your loss.
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
Me too man.
I lost my dad forty five years ago. Still miss him every day.
I am sorry for your loss. You will be with him one day soon for an eternity. God Bless You sir.
I lost my dad in 1978 when I was 15 years old. I, like you, would give all I have just to play catch with him one more time.
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...
No movie scene has made me tear up as much as this one. Even other scenes in this movie made me tear up. This whole film is a masterpiece!
Terence’s People Will Come speech always makes me tear up.
100% probably the best movie ever. I’ve seen it 100 times 😊
Me too, always
I liked _FOD_ but to this day, the only movie that manages to make me cry is _Schindler’s List_ . Waterworks every time.
I so love this movie. I cry every time. ❤
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
I'm balling right now. I miss you Dad 💝
Jason791 sorry bud
I understand completely.
Real man talk 💯
I lost my dad four years ago, and ever since then I have to wipe away my tears when I watch this scene. Tonight wasn’t any different.
I know I always cry a lot watching this ending, it always feels like I let so much out
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.
You mean you didn't "have a catch"? Tee Hee.
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.
God Bless you, a lot of folks understand...
I'm sure he misses it as much as you do. God bless.
Nawlins5 That’s truly amazing. God bless you brother
Greatest ending to a movie ever
Truly classic
I know Ray Liotta is probably overloaded with Goodfellas remarks, but this is by far his most underrated role.
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
@@andrewdwyer2456was not aware of that.
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.
Thanks for sharing John - very much understand.
God Bless
I love this movie
Life, like baseball is learning...beginning and an end. Enjoy it and take a few memories with you along the way.
So good that you got to reconcile. Too many people let things come between them and their loved ones until it's too late. Time is too short.
Well, and like Terrance Mann says in the movie, Penance!
id give anything i have in this world to have one more catch with my dad
robert knutsen so would I.
robert knutsen I agree with all my heart with your beautiful sentiment.
Me Too!
And you will again.
At least you played catch with your dad.
I’ve never had one catch with or someone to call DAD my friend 😕😕
RIP Burt Lancaster, Ray Liotta, Art LaFleur, and James Horner(composer)😭
Kevin Costners acting in this movie is unreal. So much emotion so simply expressed.
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.❤
Beautiful
One of the most beautiful, and cinematic, film endings in history. RIP, Ray.
Came here to watch this scene after I heard Ray Liotta passed away.
This movie is the definition of "the good old days". Miss these kinds of movies being made
@@JamesD2957 you sound like an asshole
@@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!!
@@JamesD2957 don’t worry bro, there’s a new Marvel movie coming out for ya
@@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? :(
@@kraxet3768 he's an edge lord, don't feed it
A man without tears is a man without a heart!
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.
Costner's delivery of "hey dad" was brilliant. Like a little kid.
Anyone who watches this and doesn't at least get a tear in their eye has no heart. I've seen it at least 100 times and I cry every time.
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.
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.
so true!
Me too!
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
Same here, almost to a T.
Wow...Beautiful. I am sorry for your loss. Yes you will be with him again.
I love that he knows EXACTLY who Ray and Karen are.... but doesn’t reveal it until Ray says “Hey.... Dad!”. Such a beautiful movie. It’s perfect.
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.
Colin Baker that’s a wonderful comment.
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...
This Movie always makes Me Cry. 57 years Old and Still Tear up. Not Ashamed.
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.
Well said. Such a great movie.
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!!
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.
Yes he was RIP Ray
Would like to think that at his funeral they played that final clip of him disappearing into the cornfield.
@@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.
@@pattyhaley2949 I was there the year I did RAGBRAI and walked into the cornfield like Shoeless Joe. Unlike him, I didn't disappear.
@@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.
This may be the best ending of a movie ever. So emotional and beautiful. Gets me every time.
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.
Shawshank Redemption is up there honestly. Makes me tear up every single time
The last 15 minutes of Field of Dreams are lights out. It elevates an already really good movie to all-timer status.
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.
if you can watch this and not cry, get some help...best scene ever in the best movie ever. Not up for debate.
James Nichols no help needed here.
I'm crying dude, I'm crying!
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 didn't have much of a father in my life and still get misty eyed when i watch this.
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Ray Kinsella: “It was you”
Shoeless Joe: “No Ray...It was you”
😢😢😢
............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.
Number 14
@@nudist0885 the ghost could hear them.
You are the one.
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!!!!!
You nailed it!!
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.
Reduces me to tears every time. Even before losing my dad it always got me... Now, it has me sobbing for a good 5 minutes.
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 remember the time I had catch with my dad ......Thanks , Rest in peace ,Dad.
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
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!
I wish the studio would release this movie again to theaters. i'd love to go with my nephews to see it.
June 16 and 18 this year!
I watched this on the big screen after the Sox game 4 days ago.
They should run it in theaters around Father's Day every year. That movie and October Sky.
Big Fish is another dad and son tear jerker.
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.
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.
Playing catch with Dad is one of those transcendental experiences that you don't appreciate until you get much older.
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.
To himself!
This is such a beautiful moment in all of movies, it’s cathartic you just want to let it out because it means so much
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.
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 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.
68 people had so much tears in their eyes that they clicked the wrong like button
Love this comment. :)
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.
@@theneweden6541 - I agree, I think you have to be older and lose a parent in order to fully understand the meaning of this movie.
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.
The blacks would never understand because they never knew them LOL
@@wthwasthat8884 Cringe.
Still gives me goosebumps. I remember sitting in the theater crying my heart out at the ending.
Costner should have 150 Oscars for this..
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."
N.Y.
Robert Wilson same here. My dad and I would throw in my front yard most every night. Even did it while I played HS ball
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.
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.
Someday, you will.
Who knows, maybe there is enough magic out there in the moonlight where it could come true.
You will. You will
James Horner’s score really makes this ending what it is. 🎼🎶🎻💙
My dad passed away 5 months ago. I got his car, but all I really wanted were his baseball glove and the bat he made for me when I was 2.
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 :).
Oh my god you're so right
Very well said! I can't even think of anything to add,except you hit the nail on the head.
Yep and got one last game in before he left now he amd his dad can move on in peace i agree with you
You re so right. Great observation. When Ray’s voice cracks, that’s when the flood gates open 😭
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.
I did the same. I'm glad you saw it too!
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.
30 years later still brings chills..
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.
For me the tears start at "Hey Rookie! You were good."
This part would make even the most hardened and emotionally void man sob uncontrollably 😥
I cried and darn it this is a real man guy cry scene. It’s highly advised to let it roll. It’s beautiful
Crying is only allowed for funerals, the Grand Canyon, and this scene in field of dreams.
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 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.
Hey dad, you wanna have a catch? Priceless
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.
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.
The Man Rules have been officially updated to allow crying during this, so it's OK.
beautiful scene.... absolutely beautiful
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.
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. ⚾️
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 👨
A flick at the heartstrings everytime. With a lump in the throat and a tear in the eye
I love you Dad
damn, this makes this 65 year old man cry
Same with a 67 year old.
Hi
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
I’m 26 and this scene makes me cry every single time. And my father’s still alive and kicking lol I’m not too sure what’s wrong with me.
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.
Hey much love and support to you I love the game and even tho I still have my dad I understand completely ❤️❤️❤️
I used to throw the frisbee with my dad every night in our garden. He loved it, but to be honest I found it a bit of a chore. But now he's gone, I'd give anything to do it again
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.
John responding with "I'd like that". Acknowledging that John knew Ray was his son all along. The break in his voice gets me everytime
My father died when I was 9. I'm 31 now and at 9 I had played baseball for 2 years and my father and I watched this movie. I felt in love with baseball but didn't understand the true meaning of that film till I was in my 20s. I'll be spreading his ashes this week at the Field of Dreams.
I only I could have one more catch
I think it should be in every one's will, that their children should watch this movie (undistracted), when they are wise enough to grasp its sheer beauty.
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.
Ray Liotta was great in Goodfellas Unlawful Entry, Blow, Field of Dreams,
Daniel Moorefield I totally agree with you.
Angel Simone also good in The Place Beyond the Pines
Funny enough, Ray Liotta has never seen Field Of Dreams! He said he didn’t understand the script but took the role
Such a powerful scene. The moment he catches the ball from his father... the look on his face... surreal and magical. Tears are falling then.
"Hey dad, wanna have a catch," Tears. Best line ever.
This is the one scene. This is the movie scene that brings tears. Of any other movie, this is it.
Is this heaven...this is iowa... could've sworn it was heaven...one if the best couple lines ever
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.
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.
The most startling thing is that I see lists of the best movie endings ever and often Field of Dreams does not crack some expert's top 25. Ridiculous!
Oh, it’s top 5 for me!
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.
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 yr of 2018. My father had passed away on Oct. 3th. Due a long battle with diabetes. His health in thru the past year's became complicated. As time passes, had to amputate his legs cause of blood flow problem. In the past month's, was on dialysis 3 days a week. Then in his last month's. He was hospital, his health got worst. He told my mother, he knew his time is almost up. "He's ready to join his mother, along with relatives of our family in heaven". He ended up in an coma. Days past by, we decide to take him off life support. Let him go in peace. By watchin this, it reminds me that he loved baseball it's one of his favorite things to do with his sons, grandkids, enjoy every moment with his family & help other's enjoy it as well. His favorite holidays of the year was: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's. My mother & my family are trying to move forward as we celebrate the holiday's.Merry Christmas Dad, we'll always love you & remember you in our hearts & our memories.
@Montata Roots I speak for my family, I thank you for ur heartfelt comment. This type of film's be pass on into the next generation & beyond. That every family treasure every moment with a love one. Before not knowing of where or when we lose, a love one who are close to us. My family will try & continuing to move forward. As me, my brother's will pass on our family bloodline knowing & remember him. Along our other family member's. Have yourself a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.