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The Catcher

1998·Movie
1h 20min
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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In Taft, California, 1981, Johnny (Fred Meyers) is a unassuming baseball hopeful who turned against his stern and demanding father (Joe Estevez) and beat him to death with a baseball bat on a baseball diamond field. 17 years later, Johnny is released from the local insane asylum and begins a killing spree, with his father's ghost as an umpire.
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Is The Catcher worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 3.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Catcher?

1 h 20 min

The Catcher runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is The Catcher in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Catcher use?

Job TitleTwo-Person Pool PartyNeck LiftAss ShoveSelf-OffenseSports DadImprovised WeaponAbusive ParentsGeneric Doomsday VillainConveniently Timed Attack from BehindSelf-Made OrphanPeek-a-Boo Corpseand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Catcher, including Job Title, Two-Person Pool Party, Neck Lift.