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The Legend of Bagger Vance

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2000 | 126 min | Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 romantics and fantasy fans. If you loved Gone with the Wind or Out of Africa, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.

World War I has left golfer Rannulph Junuh a poker-playing alcoholic, his perfect swing gone. Now, however, he needs to get it back to play in a tournament to save the financially ravaged golf course of a long-ago sweetheart. Help arrives in the form of mysterious caddy Bagger Vance.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $80 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 208K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Redford

  • Matt DamonRannulph Junuh
  • Will SmithBagger Vance
  • Charlize TheronAdele Invergordon
  • Bruce McGillWalter Hagen
  • Joel GretschBobby Jones
  • J. Michael MoncriefHardy Greaves
  • Peter GeretyNeskaloosa
  • Wilbur FitzgeraldRoy
  • Lane SmithGrantland Rice
  • Jack LemmonNarrator (voice)