Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
Seen it?2004 | 120 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (26% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Love & Basketball or Rudy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The story of golf icon and legend, Bobby Jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rowdy Herrington
- Jim CaviezelBobby Jones
- Claire ForlaniMary Malone Jones
- Jeremy NorthamWalter Hagen
- Malcolm McDowellO.B. Keeler
- Aidan QuinnHarry Vardon
- Brett RiceBig Bob Jones
- Connie RayClara Jones
- Devon GearhartLittle Bobby (6 / 8)
- Hilton McRaeJimmy Maiden
- Erin AineYoung Alexa