“Kevin Costner’s Classic Baseball Film Leaving Streaming Soon”
Kevin Costner’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Leaving Netflix—Stream It Before It’s Gone
Kevin Costner has starred in his share of iconic films, but few have left a lasting emotional impact like Field of Dreams. Released in 1989, this beloved baseball drama explores the power of faith, family, and reconciliation. Costner plays Ray Kinsella, an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice whisper, “If you build it, he will come.” That message sets him on a journey to reconnect with his late father, John Kinsella (Dwier Brown), by building a baseball field in his cornfield.
While technically a sports movie, Field of Dreams is more about love, loss, and healing. It’s a poignant story that has resonated with generations of viewers—and now, fans have just one more day to watch it on Netflix. The film leaves the platform on August 1, so July 31 is your last chance to revisit this emotional classic.
Set in the small town of Dyersville, Iowa, the film follows Ray as he teams up with writer Terrance Mann (James Earl Jones) in a quest that ultimately reunites him not only with his father, but with Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta) and other legends of the game. Amy Madigan stars as Ray’s supportive wife Annie, and a young Gaby Hoffmann plays their daughter, Karin.
Field of Dreams was released just a year after Costner’s other baseball hit, Bull Durham, but it stands apart for its depth and emotional weight. Its iconic line—“If you build it, he will come”—has become part of the cultural lexicon, and its themes still strike a chord decades later.
Interest in the film endures. In fact, Parks and Recreation and The Good Place creator Mike Schur has been developing a new TV adaptation of Field of Dreams since 2021. Though updates have been sparse, Schur recently confirmed he has several versions of the show ready to go, proving that the story still holds a place in the hearts of many.
So if you’ve been meaning to revisit Field of Dreams, now’s the time. Before it disappears from Netflix on August 1, take one last trip to the cornfields of Iowa—and see for yourself why this movie is still a classic.
