When I was a kid in the 60’s my dad would come home from work and no matter how tired he was, he wanted to play catch. What I wouldn’t give for a 10 minute catch.

The guy acting as his father was my roommate when I was in college. His ex-girlfriend was my girlfriend at the time, while he was trying to make it in the movie business. He was struggling and so broke he had to live in his car, so we invited him in. A year later he got hired for this and we were so proud to watch it in the theatre.

If there was ever a film that could make any man cry, this is it.

1. Ray almost calls him his father, 2. John says, "I could have sworn it was heaven", he knows there's something unusual here. My favorite movie, I've seen it 70 times. My Dad died in '87, and I was lucky to squeeze every ounce of love from our relationship, but I didn't cry a lot at the funeral or thereafter. In '89 my wife and I were on one of our first dates when she took me; she had to carry me out of the theater. This movie really helped me express my grief for my father's loss.

Just a phenomenal scene. I’ve seen Costner interviewed many times and he always tells how they didn’t really know where the film was heading while they were creating it. No fights, no love scenes, no action and it suddenly hit them that they weren’t making a simple ‘baseball’ movie or a whimsical tale of a farmer building a field….what they’d stumbled upon was about the relationship between fathers and sons and everything - the good, the bad and crucially, the things unsaid - and what we’d do differently if we had a second chance. No film, before or since, has captured that as perfectly as this. When people look back on Costners career in years to come, they’ll be citing Dances with Wolves, The Untouchables, JFK but for me….as great as those films are, it could be the last five minutes of Field of Dreams that captures him best. A classic and the kind of film that wouldn’t get made now. That in itself, makes it a genuine treasure.

When Jon's voice broke when he realized his son recognized him and asked for a catch gets me every time

This scene always make me cry . I lost my Dad in 1988 , he was only 61 , now i am older than him . I would love to sprnd an hour with him , ask him all the questions i never got to when he was alive , tell him how much i love him , that i miss him , and tell him he was my Hero . Love you Dad xxxxxx

Maybe I’m pulling from my own history, or I’m just really enjoying the movie. But “every time” he says “hey.. hey dad.” It just chokes me up and the tears start to come down. Beautiful movie and a timeless classic.

When of the greatest father/son scenes in movie history. Pure gold. Takes every man back to his childhood

When he asked his Dad if "You want to have a catch?" I lost it. It makes me wish I could play catch with my Dad again. He died of cancer as a result of Agent Orange from his tour in Vietnam. He passed in 2013. This scene has never struck me like this before, until now. If you have a Dad, call him, tell him you love him. God knows I wish I could right now. Life is so short, and just as quickly it can be taken from you. There is so much we take for granted in this life, and we only have one shot at it. Make it count folks.

A good friend once told me, "Spend as much time as you can with your folks. One day they won't be there anymore and you'll realize how much you miss them."

The line delivery is perfect. "Dad?" "Yeah?" "Wanna have a catch?" Oh god.

When Ray looks back at his wife and daughter on the porch with the house all lit up he realizes this is a slice of heaven.

My father and I never had a catch. He taught me about life, never gamble, don't smoke, and drink occasionally. He was a proud factory worker and a "jack of all trades" as he called himself... As I grew older and played all sports, he was content to just watch. A simple man from the hills of Kentucky to the car factories of Detroit... We talked about common sense, watch your money and watch your back, always. I've been to 7 continents of this earth and always have come back safe. Thanks Dad...He taught me quite well Chuck in Michigan U.S. Navy Retired

I could never watch this scene without shedding tears. This has to be, bar-none, one of the best movie endings ever created. Thanks for posting this.

Truly one of the most remarkable scenes ever in a movie. You have to have a heart of stone to watch this without having any emotion.

It captures a deep sense of Americana, fathers and sons connection that is so crucial to a healthy society. Man, we need it now more than ever.

I never cry, yet here I am weeping at this beautiful scene not having seen this in 20 years. I never got to play catch with my dad as he was always working to support my four siblings and me. RIP DAD

I'm 46 years old, and every time I see this I wish I could hug my dad and tell him I love him. And of course, have a catch...

One of the finest music cues of James Horner's exceptional career.

I can NEVER watch this movie without tearing up! Not since 1989.

In may of this year (2021) my 21 year son and myself went to Dyersville and played catch on the field of dreams...it was a magical day...I am 57 years old and I had a smile a mile long. Best part was standing on the mound and delivering a strike to my son behind the plate. we took it all in...donated our $20 each..and it was a father-son moment that can never be taken away. Great movie! my son's favorite growing up.

My dad died when I was 18, he loved baseball we did not play a lot of catch, but we listened to Padres games in his carpentry shop, so baseball = my father being there, I miss him a lot.

thank you thank you thank you. i've watched it now about 15 x in the last 90 mins. tear up every single time. i took my four kids there the summer after the film came out. when she came up to bat, my 11 yr old daughter winked at the pitcher -- a guy we didn't know. he about bowled over -- SHE WINKED AT ME! SHE WINKED AT ME! JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIE! ~~~~~he couldn't pitch after that. thanks for the great trip down memory lane!

Dad, you want to have a catch? If that doesn't make.you cry, nothing will.

My Dad’s favorite movie. He missed his dad. My dad passed not quite two months ago. This always made him cry And now I know why. Tears are coming down rt now. Daddy is favorite word because my four year boy says it so well. I can’t wait to have a catch with him. He will be playing with his Papa too. And maybe his Papa’s Papa. Love you Dad

My husband gets very teary eyed at the end. Such a beautiful story with classic james Horner making it unforgettable with that score.

Any one who ever means anything to you has an effect on your life who you are and how you act. You will always carry a piece of that person with you in your heart. A person is never gone until they are forgotten. Never forget and they will always be with you. Remember the good times forget the bad. There is nothing wrong with living in a dream world at least once in a while. If that is what makes you happy do it.

Would love to talk with my Dad again. Sadly long passed. So much not said between us. Made up for it with my son. What a great film & a great actor in Kevin Costner.

I use to play catch with my dad all the time. I am 60 now and dad is gone. I was close to my dad. He was my coach when I was young. Gotta say this, Hey Dad I know you can hear me , I sure do miss you and I love playing catch with you. Love you always dad. Your son.

I'm a grown man, and the part where Ray says: "Hey dad, you wanna have a catch?" always get me teary eyed! Makes me wish I could have spent more time with my dad. Especially when he's closing in on 70 now.

Probably the most touching scene in movie history..at least for me.

All these years later....... goosebumps and tears from this scene. Such a well done movie.

My father - a semiprofessional baseball catcher & a longtime umpire - was 43 when I was born. My memories of him are of an old and wounded man who lived and breathed his diamond days past. So it's easy to see why, on so many levels, the unveiling of John Kinsella from behind the catcher's mask rocked my world. Rocks it still.

Whenever I watch 'Field of Dreams" this final scene always makes me cry...and I would suspect that there is more than one man in this world that cannot help but cry at this...no matter how hard a man they think they are they will cry...thanks for posting this

I love how two of my favorite films, Field of Dreams and The Natural, both end with fathers and sons playing catch. Gets me every time.

This part always hits me hard, especially after losing my grandfather a few years ago. So many great memories and I'll never forget him. I would give anything to play catch with him one last time.

i have never played or watched baseball & never had a catch but this is beautiful & eternal - I lost my dad just before I watched this & i wept buckets

born and raised in iowa, it is almost a requirement to love this movie, and blaspheme if you don't. if you have not been to the actual field in dyersville, you must go. and if you are lucky enough to still have your father with you, bring him with you and play catch. you will never forget it.

Trying to figure out what kind of people the 40 are that gave it a thumbs down? One of the greatest movie endings ever.

James Horner's music is crucial in this iconic ending. Wonderful job!

I miss playing catch with my dad.

Hug your dads while you have them. Love hard and love long.

its been like 5 minutes and still teary eyed. this is human male kryptonite, seriously. best scene ever.

Ohh Man why did I watch this. I was shipping out overseas, my Father and I were so awkward with each other, we just shook hands goodbye. 63 days later he passed away. The single greatest regret of my life, not hugging him telling him I loved him and thanking him for his sacrafices. He worked two jobs, never attended any of my games or events, always tired or working. We caught once when I was 9, I still have the ball.

My father died when I was 11 and, as a 40+ year old man, I still cry just about every time I see this movie when Costner asks his father if he wants to play catch. This is a "baseball movie" that's about so much more than baseball

Yes, it’s one of the greatest ever. All of the themes and nuances and emotions. Agree 100%. Its a super special movie for me and for my family as well. I do think one often overlooked aspect here is Amy Madigan. The scene is just different if she weren’t there. She is so subtle and brilliant here. Annie has been the fighter and go getter and feisty one in their life but she is so much more. She can be in your face like the school board meeting or so subtle you don’t even realize everything she’s doing until she’s done it and you are better for it. She is the one who helps when he doesn’t know what to say. She follows his lead when he does introduce Karen because he needs to feel his way. She is attending to Karen to make sure she is ok and loved in the midst of this majestic and surreal moment between John and Ray. She gives them the space to be together and heal, even though she was probably bursting to be there every minute, and is still supporting and caring even from the porch. The face she makes when she flips on the lights! Annie loves her husband and had the bravery to go along with him and supported him doing this wild crazy sounding adventure even when she didn’t understand it or was scared. She helped make this field and this moment possible also, just in different ways. I’ve watched this movie so many times and always pick up one more thing.

WOW! I must have watched this movie a thousand times or more and this gets me EVERY time.....grown men do cry..and it is okay...I miss you Dad.

Even daughters can have good games of catch with their daddys :) Love this movie, never fails to bring a tear to my eye.

Having a catch with My Father.....I never got to enjoy the moment. He worked until he could breathe no more. He left his legacy though..Many, many grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. I will never forget you Pop!

Absolutely 🙏 best film ever ,I cry every time I see it when ray says " hey dad , you wanna have catch " ...and I'm 57 ❤️

I lost my dad in 1998 . . . He was 78 and died of gastric cancer. I am now 70 and relive that last night over and over. I held him in my arms his last night on earth. There isn't a day go by that I wish he was still here so I can tell him all the things that I should have said and regret not saying to him! I miss you and love you, dad!

Not until you as a Man have lost your dad can this movie be fully understood. "Hey Dad?" Gets me everytime.

This was the movie I went to see with my mother. Even though, this movie is about son and his father, this movie reminds me my mother who passed away 5 years ago. It is a beautiful movie. Thank you.

theres not a grown man on earth that wouldnt think of this exact situation as heaven.

I cry every freakin time I see this scene. One of the best moments in a movie ever.

I never had any kind of a real relationship with my own Dad. So when I watched this movie when I was young it didn’t have an impact on me. But now that I’m in my mid 40’s and have my own teenage son, I was so moved that I started to cry when saw this movie again. I put myself in the place of John having a game of catch with my son being grown like Ray. I haven’t cried like that in along time. This is a movie is for fathers and sons, which is so unique and special. They don’t make movies like this anymore.

As close as a movie gets to perfect.

Lost my Dad when he was 52.and i was 20 in 1983...this always makes me weep ,as i wish i could meet my dad again for 5 minutes ,and tell him how much i love and miss him

The look he gives to the ball after catching that baseball for the first time from his dad, so many emotions from that

THE ultimate Fathers day film IMO u dont see how any guy can watch it without it striking some kind of emotional cord

I still tear up when Roy says “Dad, you want to have catch”? Reminds me of my dad. RIP.

I lost my Dad 8 years ago. This movie really hits how painful that loss can be. It's the little things. May be stupid but his death hit me when I bought a new car and couldn't take it to show him. I realized at that time that I had always shown him every new car I'd purchased over the years. Here I was a 57 year old man crying my eyes out. You always miss them!

My father was alive when I saw this film, and for 16 years after. We played catch, with baseballs and footballs, for much of our youth. I don’t think of any unresolved issues, so to speak, but the scene broke me up then and does now. Because now, after him being gone now 16 years, I’d still love to see him again, and that won’t change.

I just lost my father yesterday... So glad this came up.

even though its made in the 80's, the message of forgiveness and regret (Ray resenting his dad and not having him see his wedding) works in any time period.

It reminds me of all the wonderful times I shared with my loving father. I still miss him and know my son would have loved his grandfather who unfortunately never got to meet. This hever fails to bring a tear to my eye, and thats very rare.

makes me cry every time. my dad is a wonderful man.

One of the best and most emotional guy scenes ever. Its hard for any dude not to get a little misty eyed watching this...Lets you know your really a man though

Love this scene, But since I was 12 years old, I haven't been able to sit through this scene without tears. 🥰🥰🥰

I cried my head off. Still do when this scene appears. 😭

Everytime i see this I cry my head off..It reminds me of my Dad and my brother..I miss them so much!

No matter where you are, anywhere in this Old World, as Long as you are with the Ones that Love, It Is Always Heaven.

I love when Ray introduces his dad for the first time, saying, "this is my......this is john". And his dad says, "hiya karen" and then looks at John. He knew right away Ray was his son.

"Having a catch" is a rite of passage, personal growth, seminal experience, and endless source of joy for those who share its simple expression. Several generations have grown without it in America. A great sorrow for them.

This..........and "Brian's Song" The 2 classic Man Tear Jerkers of all time. Thank you for uploading this.

You never know how much you’ll love and miss your family until they’re gone!!!

This film is all about one word...redemption....I loathed my father...he was a boxer in his youth hbefore I was born and very successful..all I saw was an old man...and we fought and argued very day until he died....this film cut me to pieces because I realised that the message was universal.......it says what we all think...'if we could build it he would come back to us as we would want'...it is the greatest man flick ever and those that think not are simply in denial

Field of dreams has been my favorite movie since I saw it the first time. Then something happened. I bought it and my Dad and I had the chance to watch it together and he was moved to the tears just like me every time I watch it. I lost my dad 5 months ago, and this movie and this scene will have a very special meaning for me, for the rest of my life... "Hey! Dad?... Do you want to have a catch..." my heart will have to wait till I have the chance to be with him again...Thank you for posting...

Come on, dammit! Anyone who hasn't had the best relationship with his father, has to relate to this! I cry every time!

This scene tears me up every single time I watch it. My dad was worn down by life. He was born in 1914. He was 48 when o was born. He fought with patton in WW2. Worked in the coal mines. Then in Michigan, he worked as a construction worker for Harlan electric co. By the time i was 12 he was 60. He lived a hard life. We grew up in Detroit and that alone was tough row to hoe. It was head for my dad to do things with my brother and me. I only got to play catch with my dad a couple of times. I have only seen pictures of my dad in his younger days. He was much like the character in the film, trim young and full of life. I lost my dad when i turned 20. By then he had health issues and my brother put a lot of strain on him. I never gave much thought of my dad passing and he was never in the hospital. So when he got sick and i visited him, we got into an argument about him being sick and i said its time to get up and get better and go home. My mom was 25 when they met and then got married and were together for 28 years. He passed two days later. I never got to sit down with my dad and have that heart to heart talk like most guys got too. Sure me and my dad talked and he told me alot of things. I miss that man so much. He passed in 81. He gave me everything i needed and half of what I wanted and thats fine with me. But this scene causes me to have a lump in my throat like a jagged rock. I have always said if god could grant me one wish, it would be to sit down and have a beer and a ling talk with him. He was a good man. And a great Dad.

I must have seen this scene more than 20 times and every single time a tear escapes my eye. I miss the days when I was younger.

damn this scene makes me cry, every son here knows what its like to play catch with his father

Ha love that so many guys on here were honest about tearing up or just crying .I remember being in the movie theater on a date and I was like no you cant do this to me Im on a date but of course I teared up when the dad showed up.Great scence.

Everyone in this movie got the opportunity to experience their dream after they lost their chance to experience it. Shoeless Joe and the White Sox players got to play games with Major League ballplayers again. Terrence Mann got inspired to write again and to see Ebbets Field and meet his heroes. Moonlight Graham got a chance to bat against Major League pitching. John Kinsella got a chance to play with and against Major Leaguers. and Ray Kinsella got a chance to have a moment with his dad again.

Well done Hollywood, it shows you a gimpse of the americian dream. The truth, a film that lets you fall into and remember from the depth of your soul that very special bond between father and son. You need to make more films like this. You don`t need CGI.

Timeless. Have to watch this movie every now and again. Brings tears, but feels so uplifting.

My father died when I was twenty. This film reminds me My father. Thank you Dad!

My dad played Texas league ball. I never had a chance to play catch with him, he died when I was a young kid. This scene just kills me everytime I watch it. Thanks so much for posting this.

Has there been a bigger fantasy movie which connects so strongly with its audience? i dont know. the ending of this movie is pure magic - the dialogue, the background music, the acting - it is nice to see a lot of people who openly admit to tearing up when Costner asks his dad if they can play catch. Along with Bull Durham Kevin Costner has been in probably the two best sports/baseball movies of all time. I heart baseball !

This scene gets me every time. It’s pure joy and heaven on earth to watch. 💛🙏🏼

One of the films me and mum watched and cryed together miss her so much ❤️💔❤️

In my opinion, the greatest scene and greatest line in any movie ever. This combines my undying love of baseball with my undying love for my father who had me late in his life. Any son really feels the way Ray feels when he finally asks his dad for a catch, after denying him that so long ago in his life.

I was 20 when I first saw this and it was probably the first and only time in my life I ever visibly choked up in front of people during a movie.A wonderful movie that I've frequently referenced and has remained special to me even after almost 20 years.

I watched this movie with my dad when i was a kid, we used to play catch in the front yard all the time. He just passed two months ago. What i wouldn't give to be back in that front yard again.

Burt Lancaster’s 3 minutes stole the movie. You can see the class and professionalism his delivery.

i am so privileged to have a dad that i played catch with when i was a kid. This made me not only cry but thank god that he gave me a dad that loves me and cares for me still to this day but to understand that not all kids have it good and can play catch with someone. Now i have a daughter and understand everything my dad said.

I think he is trying to make the point that what Costner has is Heaven... Farm, family... happiness...

As a young boy, I remember my Father coming home from working hard all day. Dad worked two jobs to support his family. There would be many times I would be in bed asleep when he got home. The following day he would leave early for another start to his day. There were times though where he would make it home in the afternoon and had off from his second job. I loved Baseball as he did too. I asked him the very same thing…. To have a catch with me. He never denied me as tired as he was. I will never forget those times of my youth. The love a Father gives his son. This scene puts tears in my eyes and warmth in my heart. Thank You Dad, for telling and showing me that if you believe in yourself, Dreams come true. I love and miss you. Your Loving Son…..

God this is such a touching ending to a great movie.