Cobb (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Cobb is a 1994 biographical drama directed by Ron Shelton, starring Robert Wuhl, Tommy Lee Jones and Lolita Davidovich. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Ron Shelton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cobb About?
The premise of Cobb without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This intense drama explores the complicated relationship between baseball legend Ty Cobb and his biographer, Al Stump. Cobb insists on a carefully controlled portrayal of his life and career, pushing Stump to confront the darker aspects of the athlete's personality and demanding a sanitized version of his legacy. As Stump delves deeper into Cobb’s past, their interactions become increasingly volatile, revealing unsettling truths about the man behind the myth and forcing Stump to grapple with the complexities of fame, legacy, and the price of truth.
Cobb Themes & Keywords
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- forced to strip
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- female pubic hair
- female frontal nudity
- breasts
- female nudity
Where to Watch Cobb
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cobb Cast
Robert Wuhl leads the cast, with Tommy Lee Jones and Lolita Davidovich. Directed by Ron Shelton; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ron Shelton
Also Starring in Cobb
· 6 moreCobb Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cobb 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 65% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 60% User score
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Cobb Plot Summary
What happens in Cobb from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1960, sportswriter Al Stump [Robert Wuhl] is hired to ghostwrite an authorized autobiography for baseball legend Ty Cobb [Tommy Lee Jones], who, once and for all, wants to “set the record straight” before he dies. Cobb, aged 74 and in frail health, also envisions joining Stump at the Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony in Cooperstown, a moment he believes will cement his legacy for generations to come.
Full summary
The whole story of Cobb, scene by scene
Cobb Box Office
Cobb grossed $1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1M
- US & Canada
- $1M
Cobb Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cobb.
How Well Do You Know Cobb?
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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Which actor portrays baseball legend Ty Cobb in the film?
Cars in Cobb
19 cars on screen, including the 1956 Buick Special and the 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Minor role
Cobb Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Homerun” and “Кобб”.
- Also known as
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- Homerun
- Кобб
- 메이저 리그의 전설: 타이 콥
- Öreg harcos
- A Lenda
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Cobb FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cobb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cobb?
Cobb runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Cobb released?
Cobb was released on December 2, 1994.
Who directed Cobb?
Cobb was directed by Ron Shelton.
More films by Ron Shelton Who is in the cast of Cobb?
Cobb stars Robert Wuhl, Tommy Lee Jones and Lolita Davidovich, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cobb?
In the US, Cobb is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Cobb make at the box office?
Cobb grossed $1 million worldwide.
How is Cobb rated?
Cobb has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Cobb have a post-credit scene?
No. Cobb has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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