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Cobb

1994Movie2 h 8 minR

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic666.3Rotten Tomatoes65%58%

A layered, melancholic drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it.

Al Stump is a famous sports-writer chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official, authorized 'autobiography' before his death. Cobb, widely feared and despised, feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about 'the greatest ball-player ever,' in his words.

Feels like

  • Ty Cobb
  • Baseball Legend
  • Biopic
  • Controversial Figure
  • Sports History
  • Character Study
  • Psychological Drama
  • Historical Setting

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ron Shelton
Written by
Ron Shelton
Produced by
David V. Lester
Music by
Elliot Goldenthal

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 2, 1994 · 2 h 8 min · R

Released
December 2, 1994
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$26 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Based on a Great Big Lie, Blood from the Mouth, Brick Joke +9

  • Based on a Great Big Lie
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Brick Joke
  • The Cameo
  • Character Title
  • The Film of the Book
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Ghostwriter
  • Mononymous Biopic Title
  • Newscaster Cameo
  • I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine
  • Tagline

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Cobb?"

Questions about Cobb

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cobb?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Cobb from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Cobb worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Cobb plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Cobb a box office flop?

Budget$26 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $26 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 4% of its budget.