Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius is a 2004 biographical drama directed by Rowdy Herrington, starring Jeremy Northam, James Caviezel and Claire Forlani. It runs 2 hours and earned $2.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Rowdy Herrington
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Film Foundry Releasing
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius About?
The premise of Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This is the story of Bobby Jones, a young man who achieved unparalleled success in the world of golf during the 1920s. His extraordinary talent and dedication to the sport quickly propelled him to the top, earning him a legendary status. Beyond his remarkable skill, Jones was admired for his captivating charm, strong moral compass, and unrelenting drive to succeed, qualities that solidified his place as one of the most iconic figures in sports history.
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Themes & Keywords
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- legend
- golf
- temper
- competition
- colon in title
- name in title
- golf movie
- bobbie jones
- male female relationship
- grandfather grandson relationship
- golf pro
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- golfer
- golf course
- golf club
- golf ball
- wedding
- varicose veins
- told in flashback
- ship
- real estate agent
- prohibition
- obsession
- nightmare
- nervous disorder
- harvard university
- fight
- fame
- dog
- doctor
- coca cola
- champion
- atlanta georgia
- alcohol
- 1930s
- scotland
- rivalry
- marriage
- locker room
- father son relationship
- athlete
- 1920s
- 1910s
- based on true story
- independent film
- character name in title
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Cast
Jeremy Northam leads the cast, with James Caviezel and Claire Forlani. Directed by Rowdy Herrington.
- Director Rowdy Herrington
More from Rowdy Herrington
More films directed by Rowdy Herrington, best-rated first: Gladiator, Road House, Striking Distance and I Witness.
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 27% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Plot Summary
What happens in Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Bobby Jones (Jeremy Northam) set foot on the legendary greens of St. Andrews in 1936, he was greeted by enthusiastic supporters from across Scotland, all eager to witness the skills of the iconic golfer in action, despite his unannounced arrival. This moment marked not just a return to a sacred course he had revered for years, but also an homage to the sport that shaped his life.
Full summary
The whole story of Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, scene by scene
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Box Office & Budget
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius grossed $2.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 14% of what it cost. $2.7 million came from the US and Canada and $13,842 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.7M
14% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $2.7M
- International
- $13.8K
- Budget
- $20M
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius.
How Well Do You Know Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year did Bobby Jones first play at St. Andrews?
Cars in Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
28 cars on screen, including the 1908 Buick Model F and the 1929 Packard Eight.
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1931 Ford Model A Minor role
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Bobby Jones - Il genio del golf” and “Bobby Jones – Die Golflegende”.
- Also known as
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- Bobby Jones - Il genio del golf
- Bobby Jones – Die Golflegende
- Bobby Jones, naissance d'une légende
- Bobby Jones, la carrera de un genio
- Bobby Jones: Egy legenda születése
- Bobby Jones: Odpal génia
- Боби Джоунс: Гениално хрумване
- Бобби Джонс: Гений Удара
- 바비 존스: 스트로크 오브 지니어스
- Bobby Jones: A Lenda do Golfe
- 高球大滿貫
- 鲍比・琼斯：天才一击
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- Боббі Джонс: Геній удару
- Bobby Jones Efsanesi
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Movies Like Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 11: ‘Practice Shots’, Bobby Fischer Against the World and The Legend of Bagger Vance.
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How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 11: ‘Practice Shots’ 1931 -
Bobby Fischer Against the World 2011 -
The Legend of Bagger Vance 2000 -
The Tiger Woods Story 1998 -
The Greatest Game Ever Played 2005 -
Tin Cup 1996 -
Borg vs. McEnroe 2018 -
Bobby 2006 -
The Short Game 2013 -
Tommy's Honour 2017 -
Searching for Bobby Fischer 1993 -
Bobby Deerfield 1977
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius?
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius released?
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius was released on April 30, 2004.
Who directed Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius?
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius was directed by Rowdy Herrington.
More films by Rowdy Herrington Who is in the cast of Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius?
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius stars Jeremy Northam, James Caviezel and Claire Forlani.
How much did Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius make at the box office?
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius grossed $2.7 million worldwide ($2.7 million domestic, $13,842 international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius rated?
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius have a post-credit scene?
No. Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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