3.5
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The Catcher
1998·Movie
·1h 20min·
About
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?
34
BadGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 3.5). 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.