Synopsis
Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.
Scores
Overall Score
90.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
92.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
91.0%
Review Aggregate
84.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 54 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, emotional, uplifting. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedemotionalupliftingstylizedfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenpoliticalfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | 1989 | $1,078,000 | $2,728,000 | (est) |
| Amy Madigan | 1989 | $664,000 | $1,679,000 | (est) |
| James Earl Jones | 1989 | $500,000 | $1,264,000 | (est) |
| Ray Liotta | 1989 | $409,000 | $1,034,000 | (est) |
| Burt Lancaster | 1989 | $350,000 | $884,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count65
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes135,991
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $64,532,235 | $163,256,146 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $64,532,366 | $163,256,478 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $32,266,118 | $81,628,073 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $45,292,000 | $114,581,455 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $25,114,000 | $63,534,369 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $18,069,026 | $45,711,721 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $120,741,143 | $305,455,618 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $15,000,000 | $37,947,581 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $12,064,000 (est) | $30,519,974 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $9,659,000 | $24,435,712 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $6,068,000 | $15,351,061 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $3,000,000 | $7,589,516 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $45,791,000 | $115,843,844 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $74,950,143 | $189,611,774 |
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