“Kevin Costner Classic Streaming on Netflix This September”
“Field of Dreams,” the cherished baseball film featuring Kevin Costner, will begin streaming on Netflix starting September 1. This iconic movie tells the story of Ray Kinsella, played by Costner, a struggling Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice from his cornfield saying, “If you build it, they will come.” Following this cryptic message, Ray builds a baseball diamond on his land and is soon visited by the ghosts of legendary baseball players, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, portrayed by Ray Liotta. The film explores themes of redemption and nostalgia, providing both an emotional and introspective journey for Ray and its viewers.
Directed by Phil Alden Robinson and produced by Lawrence and Charles Gordon, “Field of Dreams” features a stellar cast including Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Burt Lancaster, and Ray Liotta. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning an 86% audience score and an 88% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. With a box office gross of $64 million on an $11 million budget, it was well-received upon its release.
Nominated for three Academy Awards—Best Picture, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay—the film was also added to the United States National Film Registry in 2017, recognizing its cultural significance. The movie’s iconic ballpark, the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, continues to draw visitors and hosts various events, from little league games to charity matches.
In 2021, a Major League Baseball game was played at the Field of Dreams site, featuring the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. The game, introduced by Kevin Costner emerging from the cornfield, attracted significant viewership, leading to a subsequent game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in 2022. While future games are currently paused due to construction, the excitement for the return of MLB games to the Field of Dreams remains high.
