Kevin Costner On Why "Field Of Dreams" Makes Men Cry | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
(Original airdate: 07/30/08) Kevin Coster talks about being a late bloomer, his iconic baseball movies, and his ranch in Aspen, Colorado.
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"Having a catch with dad" is one of the easiest heartstrings to tug on, especially the older you get - Your dad is more likely to have passed on, you're more likely to have a kid of your own, etc. It's like it was engineered to make American men weepy.
The joke is on them. My parents divorced when I was a baby and I rarely if ever talked to my dad. I would willingly pass on playing catch with him.
The last ten years Costner has been on 🔥. Hatfield and McCoy Yellowstone hidden figures and man of steel .
If I could have a catch with dad I’d try to bean him in the head
Not just American men. All men. The bond between Father & Son is a universally human tale.
I'm Chilean, so I never played baseball in my entire life, since it's not a popular sport in my country. And still, this movie makes me cry every time, mostly because I lost my dad just 3 years before, and I would give anything to get to play with him just one more time.
"Dry land is not a myth. I've seen it!" (Kevin Coster, Waterworld). I don't know what all the fuss was about. I saw that movie six times. It rules!
"Well let's change that! Let me buy you a Heineken"
I just rewatched it with some friends, the longer, director's cut, and I remember really enjoying it, but as an adult it feels like a Disney ride come to life. I remember more post-apocalyptic theming and exploration, but it's really just a bunch of cartoon characters launching their jet skis off jumps with a sex trafficking subplot.
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You mean "illegal cable"? Who told you that? What is his name? I want it!
Cable Guy!
I'm glad Costner mentioned For Love of the Game, an overlooked, really good movie. One of my favorite movies of his.
When Conan said "two" I instantly thought of "Field of Dreams" and "For Love of the Game".....lol The reason that last five minutes is so effective is that it's universal. Could be baseball, could be football, could be any number of things, but the chance to spend just 5 more minutes with your old man..... Beautiful film. Costner thinks it's his generation's "It's a Wonderful Life", he's not wrong.
I've been a fan of For Love of the Game for maybe twenty years now. I watch it every now and then. It has some scenes I think are dumb, but mostly it's a great film to spend time on.
Yes, For the Love of the Game is one of the best movies I've ever seen. This man seems to have retained his humility amidst fame and wealth, not easily done. 👍
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Just finished watching for maybe the 10th time throughout my life.. as many have said before me, the line, “Hey dad. Wanna have a catch,” is quite possibly one of the most moving lines of any film. Instantaneously I’m ten again. Waiting for my dad to come home from a long shift. Without hesitation, exhausted and covered in sweat and grease, he always grabbed his glove to have a catch with his boy. Irony is, I’ve never told him as a man how much that meant. I hope I find the courage before it’s too late. Thank you for creating a masterpiece.
I just watched it, and I cried. And now I read this and I cried a bit more.
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@JPost55465 - Please do! Those are great experiences, playing catch with one's father. Especially when he comes in from a long day at work, tired, and still bonds with his son. Do tell your father how much it meant to you. It will be good for the both of you. God bless you with the courage to do so.
I'm 67. I remember watching Field of Dreams in a theater in Iowa, where I live. When it was over I burst into tears. I sobbed like never before. 20 minutes. Everyone had left the theater. Why? The tension between Intuitions of what could be, inner knowing from the Spiritual Realm, and one man's realization of his Possibility. That made my 'dreams' possible, as well. I wasn't insane or fatally flawed. I was being guided by a science humans could not yet understand. All of that streamed down my face. Later, I visited that baseball field in Dyersville, Iowa. They get about ten thousand people a year that visit there from all over the world!
Thanks for sharing man👍
I was in the commercial for 'Field Of Dreams', and when Kevin says in this interview that Field of Dreams is 'our generation's It's A Wonderful Life', that was MY line from the TV commercial that I ad-libbed for the cameras. Thx for the quote, Kev!
I like that Kevin said" "Field of Dreams" was our generation's, "It's a Wonderful Life".
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@@kevincostner1001 the first part sounded like verbatim I've received from other stars. I like the new part about light.
I cry like a baby every time I see that movie. It starts when Doc Graham saves Karen’s life and the flood gates open
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Knowing that he used to refuse to have a catch with his dad out of spite, and then getting another chance. When his dad says, “I’d like that,” that part gets to me.
For me it's about a males inherent need to connect and be accepted by his Father. In the movie his Father had died and he had to live with the fact that the opportunity was lost. When he came back however it was like a second chance. Men get emotional because of the lack of connection with their Fathers and the burning question a son has..." am I enough Dad, do I measure up?" We all need that acceptance and validation from our Dads. Fatherhood is so important!
I cry every freakin' time I watch it. The "Wanna have a catch" scene... Never fails!
Yes. I cried, no, I sobbed when “the scene” came up. Him and his dad playing catch.
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I loved his smile ❤❤
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The Untouchables is one my all time favorite movie.
Never seen the movie, but now I have to find it somewhere. I have to watch it alone... just in case.
It’s true that movie always makes me cry at the end! I love baseball and it’s the one thing my father and I shared and had in common! We loved the game. I even played the same position of catcher just because my dad played it. So when I saw or whenever I see that ending it just gets me, especially now that my father is gone! You can call me sissy or whatever you want but that movie just gets to me because it always reminds me of my father! I miss him and I miss playing baseball too lol. Catcher is not good on the knees so I guess I am officially retired LOL, But I would do it again!
Personally I don't think it's just the "have a catch", but it's the possibility of truely having a second chance, and do what you loved, or in the films case missed, with your dad. I'd do anything to get a second chance to do anything with my dad.
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my son is 30. we have played catch all but 2 years of his life. my greatest joy. my cup runneth over.
I met Kevin at a Panera bread when I was the FOH employee, he’s literally one of the most genuine humans. I got to the point of asking him if he had a membership with Panera and he did, I got extremely excited and lit up on the inside because he was semi incognito, however I recognized him and kept it to myself and both of us were aware that I knew who he was; I then swiped his membership card only to see that he had a totally fake ass name and it was so hilarious because I was excited to see Kevin’s name on the Point of Sale, instead… it was some totally bogus BS name with maybe a good address, best part was when he got his food he shot me the NY finger for not blowing his cover! And that’s not your middle finger just FYI what a cool dude :)
Haha Great story! Thanks for sharing
I love this story, thank you. Also, keeping something like that on the DL must be so hard but you really made his day I bet.
What's the NY finger? Also, that's a great story! I'm sure he really appreciated your discretion.
Nice!!! Yeah I just spoke with someone who sounded just like him a 70 year old, but he sounded great and I asked him do you know he sound like has ever anyone ever told you he asked who I want to know I said Kevin Costner he was so happy he said actually that’s my favorite actor and I’ve met him twice at a local bakery when he lived somewhere I’m not sure where maybe California and he said Kevin was such a great guy. Very smart, genuine cool person.I said yeah he’s very mild mannered and nice, he said he’s totally unaffected by the industry and runs his own show basically- he said something like he’s on his own (does his own thing not controlled by it. )
He really spoke a lot to describe him but I didn’t pay great attention I was too excited lol 😊😢
Playing catch with Dad is something I'll always remember! One time we met up with a neighbor at a restaurant. We were a little late and saw the dad and son playing catch in the parking lot! We always had gloves and a baseball in the trunk if we were the ones who showed-up early. RIP, Flit!!!!❤
Field of Dreams is a wonderful movie
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Mr Costner also did a brilliant speech about the British military, which both serving members and veterans loved. So, thank you Mr Costner
Love Aspen. It truly is a beautiful place. I’m from Scotland and stayed three summers there. A friend of mine has met Costner and his parents. She said they were down to earth genuine people. This was years ago now. Anyway, my boys and I loved field of dreams.
It touches you because many times in life your Dad passes on before you fully mature, before you truly understand the man. Maybe before you have that last living conversation to try to say things or make things right. And as you grow older and see things in a different light you long to just have an hour or so talk to him. Say the things you should have, ask the questions. But you can't. It's a sadness and regret that never goes away. There's always that part of you that longs for that..maybe even call it redemption.
The secret to why men cry, is to come to terms, That a real man shows their tears.
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Field of Dreams makes the connection with men and their fathers. that's what makes men cry IMO
Woman cry too
If you’ve never seen the eulogy Kevin Costner gave to Whitney Houston, it will surely make you cry.
Every crackhead who overdoses deserves the same.
@@templarrising6299 Whitney Houston's talent will live on in the hearts of millions long after you've been completely forgotten
@@MrFtge Have to admit though, it was a waste of life. So many who struggle day to day in poverty or stacking shelves would kill to have half the fame and money she did. Its sad that the everyday lower class person does not get the same amount of empathy for going one more day without destroying their body, yet a celeb, for whatever reason it may be, and I do fee sorry when it happens, turns to drugs and destroys the wonderful opportunity they have.
I heard rumours that they fall in love
@@gutz1981what makes you so sure that bcuz u have fame and money u have a better life..as u can see money only attracts negative/ppl who don't give a sh** about u and don't get me started on a devil worshipping industry she was in/ most of the celebrity said they don't have a lot of money bcuz of their contact.as long as God placed you on this Earth you are not worthless ... Jesus made no mistake and I doubt GOD wanted em to get rid of her bcuz she's useless
I never played catch with my dad as a kid. But that scene still brings out my emotions every time for some reason.
I'm sorry you didn't get to have that with your dad. It's a special thing. But whether it's baseball or something else, I hope you have great memories.
Just down the road from me , here in the New Forest England U.K. there is/was a little cricket field that a guy created by doing , pretty much , what field of dreams did, and blow me down Kevin Costner turned up after it was done and had a few pictures with the guy who did it , lovely man by all accounts
I'm not really into the baseball movies, but his Dance with Wolves, I can't keep a dry eye at the end when the guy is shouting from the clifftops how they'll always be friends. And even though the 4-hour cut wasn't sanctioned by Costner (I just found that out), despite a few strange edits and some goober acting bits, I love it even more than the theatrical cut. I don't think Open Range made me cry, but that is one beautiful looking movie.
@@bradthompson5383 Soundtrack is really really good, agreed, I think without the movie though it was a bit repetitive. I used to listen to it on cassette haha. but in the movie it works really well.
How cool for Kevin Costner, by virtue of making these iconic baseball films, now has a permanent connection with the history of the game and with MLB. Like he said, whenever he goes to a ballgame he gets these extra perks that most people will never experience. He will be a part of the game's history forever, much in the same way that Bing Crosby and Peter Billingsley are forever associated with Christmas.
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I cry in Field of Dreams, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
Field of Dreams and Brian’s Song. If you can’t cry watching either of those movies you don’t have a soul.
"For Love of The Game" is an iconic baseball movie for me! Maybe three of the top ten or twenty sports movies ever...
I really liked that movie. I don't see why it's so underappreciated.
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@@kevincostner9714 Hey Kevin Costner! I say we launch a campaign to get you more than 2 subscribers!! Fans can be fickle!! 😉
It makes you cry if you had a difficult relationship with your Dad and it makes you cry if you had a good relationship with your Dad. Father and Son relationships are incredibly complex.
He’s made a few that made me cry! One in particular is Message in a Bottle..
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Costner is a truly great storyteller.
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I didn't realize it before, but Kevin Costner could pretty easily be the lead in a movie about Garth Brooks.
Only Kevin would be a much better looking Garth Brooks.
Garth Brooks. Gross.
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I saw Costner in a celebrity/old timers game. He can play.
Field of dreams is definitely a great movie, must have watched it three or four times. Another great movie is message in a bottle, Paul Newman is in that one, plays Kevin's father.
My favorite movie. It captures something hard to put into words.
Simply georgous
No Way Out is my favorite Costner movie with a suggestive baseball title that turned out to be completely different.
Field of Dreams is great, but Dances with Wolves and Mr. Brooks are my favorite Costner movies.
Yup
Perfect World is underrated. Dances is probably his best.
I miss you mom and dad. RIP
He is just soooo 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Field of Dreams. The most wonderful movie
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks Kevin Coster
That Aspen land cannot be understated.....it's literally in a paradise spot away from the town. He has a ploy of land in a valley that Colorado itself would not allow anymore a private citizen to purchase, he luckily got it during the 90s. The people around the municipality would love to have it as a public land and I'm pretty sure he can't even sell it at this point... Or if he sells it... can only be back to the state of Colorado.
Interesting. I'm curious which valley it's in (I'm too lazy to dig around for it). The Telluride/Sangre de Cristo area is supposed to be even more beautiful but it's kind of out of the way from everywhere. Aspen feels secluded but is also well populated. Downtown is kind of weird, though.
@@EmpyreanLightASMRwhen you are heading out of town on 82 towards the Pass it is the property on the right just past Difficult Campground. It is at the bottom of a steep hill and you can clearly see the main house from the road if you look down.
I cant ask my dad to have a catch cause he's gone. And seeing that in field of dreams, breaks me everytime cause what id give to talk about our favorite game while having a catch.
Been many years since I've seen Field of Dreams. I can't remember it all that much. I remember the whole ghost feel it had was very emotional and an interesting story.
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Many of us can remember the last time we played catch with our dads. Always makes me cry watching the movie.
Love the new show Conan!
For Love of the Game is a terrific movie
“If you build it. They will come. “ Best line in this century in my perspective.
*he will come
First movie that ever made me cry was dances with wolves a truly beautiful sincere film
I love this man as an actor and as a human being. He is so humble even if he could do the playboy. As he gets older he gets more ..... I don't find the word. Help me ladies 🤣
Disgusting? Pretentious? Arrogant? Annoying?
@@hanshandkante5055 okay....you got me...gorgeous 😍
He’s what suave was meant to mean.
@@hanshandkante5055 No, he meant Kevin Costner not you.
@@AirLancer You don't know me fanboy. Cry me a river because i said something unpleasant about your idol you weakling. Oh by the way: How long does Kevin Costners mum to take a dump? NINE MONTHS!
E' bellissimoooo. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂😂 Intelligente e sarcastico e simpaticissimo. E' perfetto.
I don't really know anything about Costner's personal life, but he has been in a couple of really great films that get us men choked up every time we watch them. The Untouchables is another one that gets to me.
Great singer and actor this man is with out a doubt a Legend 🔥
Kevin is the goat
😍😍 Love me some Kevin Costner!!
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Idk if it's just me and growing up watching the movies for love of the game and Field of dreams but to me Kevin is the face of baseball. Even after all of the miraculous movies he's stared in I always go back to those two films
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KC is a legend (Waterworld, Postman and Man of Steel)
Kevin Costner is up there with the best. Waterworld, The Postman, Dances With Wolf, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. I've never properly watched the bodyguard.
I like Kevin's laugh
Great film because the acting was so good. 😊
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Kevin costner is a fabulous actor. So talented and sexy. Really love his personality. He is one of my favourite actors along with denzel washington.
God damnit, I miss Conan as Late Night Host so much :(
Bill Engvall looks great.
J'adore l'entendre rire il est merveilleux Kevin Costner ❤
Molly's game is another of Kevin Costner's films that is a 'must see'. 5/5 stars.
happy birthday kevin from italian boy live in rome
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Costner is definitively not your typical Hollywood guy Mr. O'Brian...
I didnt like the movie that much personally, respect for Costner, I love him, a great actor
Why is Saul on Conan. I thought he was going to try to stay hidden.
The music made that film
Field of Dreams makes everyone cry
I always say Kevin Costner is the god of Baseball movies because all 3 of them are my favorites. For Love of the game is probably #1 for me.
Cant believe they got me on the show
Meu lindo ator preferido
Olá minha querida fã, eu quero dizer um grande obrigado por todo o seu amor e apoio para mim e minha carreira. Obrigado e que Deus abençoe 🌹
When I was younger and saw that a Kevin Costner movie was gonna be on it was gonna be good for whatever reason. Waterworld 2?
great talking
Mr. Brooks is in my Top Five.
Hopefully he meets Kim in the end of BCS 🙏
86 years!? & He got em all down to 7! They could’ve replace the music from the negotiation music with the music they used in field of dreams.
Does anyone know where I can find his interview with Andrew Denton?
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Bob odenkirk looks good here.
Yea he aged pretty well. 😍
That's Kevin Costner, Bob Odenkirk plays Saul..
*Yep...* 😢👍🏻
My son grew up throwing the ball with his gramps, my dad!!
@@Kevincostnerlive Great Kev, how’re you???
@@Kevincostnerlive Hi.,,when my son was 2, he gave my dad a bloody nose, he made my dad so proud, whenever the neighbors would stop by, he’d proudly tell everyone what his grandson did . He talked about it for years!!! Hope you loved this Kev it’s fact!!!
Yes sure, where are you located?
@@arleneshaw2950how old is your son now?
50….
1:58 Costner has made 5 baseball movies including, Chasing Dreams (1989), Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), For Love of the Game (1999) and The Upside of Anger (2005). Maybe he only likes to remember 3 of them 🤔
Field of dreams best movie ever
Hi O'Brien Hi Costner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Costner is very kind to little girls always!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much War Lords!!!!!!!!!! 😇😊
yes Field of Dreams is truly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truly i loved it so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so very much War Lords!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😇😊
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It makes men cry, because the closest thing a man will ever get to understanding himself is his father. When you lose them or grow up without them, you’d give anything just for one chance to talk to them as an adult.Thats what Field of Dreams is.
My darling Kevin,YESS ol rihgt dad I a great man in my life,of course,he is died in 11.05.1978 , but I miss him everyday,I love him so much and I love him always,of course I am is co sad to my dad
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