The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Legend of Bagger Vance is a 2000 sports drama starring Matt Damon and Will Smith. It is partly based on The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $39.5 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Bagger Vance About?
The premise of The Legend of Bagger Vance without spoilers, adapted from The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Great Depression, a struggling golfer, Rannulph Junuh, finds himself at a pivotal moment, offered a chance to participate in a high-stakes tournament. With his career and reputation on the line, he receives unexpected guidance from the enigmatic Bagger Vance. Vance helps Junuh reconnect with his inner game and rediscover the confidence he lost, navigating the pressures and spectacle of the competition while confronting personal demons.
The Legend of Bagger Vance Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- golf
- caddie
- golf course
- alcoholic
- 1930s
- heiress
- boy
- flashback
- drunkenness
- world war one
- savannah georgia
- golf resort
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- drinking
- african american
- 1920s
- great depression
- american south
- death of father
- based on novel
- character name in title
- female removes her clothes
- no music during opening credits
- plus fours
- barefoot male
- blonde woman
- man wears socks
- golf sport
- spirituality
- spiritual guide
- period drama
- golfer
- fight
- suicide
- motivation
- crying
- loneliness
- posing for a photograph
- bible quote
- reference to the book of isaiah
- advice
- return to hometown
- self doubt
- five word title
- interracial friendship
- hometown hero
- golf movie
- bolt action rifle
- attack
- rifle
- pistol
The Legend of Bagger Vance Cast
Matt Damon leads the cast, with Will Smith.
The Legend of Bagger Vance Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Legend of Bagger Vance 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Legend of Bagger Vance Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of Bagger Vance 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 Hardy Greaves faces the twilight years of his life, he is haunted by the specters of six heart attacks while savoring his lifelong passion for golf. This leads him to ponder the poignant question once posed by his late wife: “Why do you continue to play a game that seems destined to be your epitaph?” This contemplation brings to mind his childhood idol, Rannulph Junuh, a once-celebrated golfer from the distinguished circles of Savannah, Georgia. Junuh seemed to possess the perfect life, complemented by his stunning girlfriend, Adele Invergordon, as they appeared to effortlessly bask in fortune’s favor.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of Bagger Vance, scene by scene
The Legend of Bagger Vance Box Office & Budget
The Legend of Bagger Vance grossed $39.5 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 49% of what it cost. $30.9 million came from the US and Canada and $8.5 million (22%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$39.5M
49% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $30.9M
- International
- $8.5M
- Budget
- $80M
The Legend of Bagger Vance Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Legend of Bagger Vance.
How Well Do You Know The Legend of Bagger Vance?
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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Who is Hardy Greaves reflecting on in the twilight of his years?
Cars in The Legend of Bagger Vance
14 cars on screen, including the 1929 Chevrolet International and the 1930 Ford Model A.
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1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Important role -
1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 Important role
The Legend of Bagger Vance Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “La leyenda de Bagger Vance” and “Die Legende von Bagger Vance”.
- Also known as
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- La leyenda de Bagger Vance
- Die Legende von Bagger Vance
- Efsanenin Dönüşü
- La leggenda di Bagger Vance
- La Légende de Bagger Vance
- Legenden Om Bagger Vance
- Легенда Багера Ванса
- Legenda o slavném návratu
- Legenda o slávnom návrate
- Bagger Vance legendája
- Nazywał się Bagger Vance
- 重返荣耀
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- Ο Θρύλος του Μπάγκερ Βανς
- משחק החיים
- Lendas da Vida
- 베가 번스의 전설
- Легенда за Багър Ванс
- Leyendas de vida
- 重返榮耀
- バガー・ヴァンスの伝説, ლეგენდა ბაგერ ვანსზე
- La llegenda de Bagger Vance
- ตำนานผู้ชายทะยานฝัน
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The Legend of Bagger Vance FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Bagger Vance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Bagger Vance?
The Legend of Bagger Vance runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was The Legend of Bagger Vance released?
The Legend of Bagger Vance was released on November 3, 2000.
Who is in the cast of The Legend of Bagger Vance?
The Legend of Bagger Vance stars Matt Damon and Will Smith.
How much did The Legend of Bagger Vance make at the box office?
The Legend of Bagger Vance grossed $39.5 million worldwide ($30.9 million domestic, $8.5 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is The Legend of Bagger Vance rated?
The Legend of Bagger Vance has 47 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is The Legend of Bagger Vance based on a book?
Yes. The Legend of Bagger Vance is partly adapted from The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield.
Does The Legend of Bagger Vance have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Bagger Vance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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