Field of Dreams
DramaFantasy
8+PG
1989·1h 45m·Phil Alden Robinson·Universal Pictures·● Script read & verified
A Iowa farmer hears a mysterious voice telling him to build a baseball field in his cornfield, which brings back the ghost of Shoeless Joe...
Best watched together — Complex themes about regret, family relationships, and following dreams benefit from discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film deals with death and loss in a mature way that might prompt questions from younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
None▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
Ray's faith in following the mysterious voice despite ridicule parallels religious faith, and the film's central message about believing in something greater than yourself resonates with Christian audiences.
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire story is driven by Ray's determination to connect with his deceased father and heal their broken relationship, while his willingness to risk everything for family reconciliation embodies traditional values of honoring one's father.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Following your dreams even when others think you're crazy
- ✓The importance of father-son relationships and forgiveness
- ✓Standing up for what you believe in, like Annie defending literature
Cast:Kevin CostnerAmy MadiganGaby HoffmannRay LiottaTimothy Busfield