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Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

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This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer Bobby Jones (Jim Caviezel). Rising quickly from amateur to legend, Jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an extraordinary number of tournaments. When it appears that Jones is having problems balancing his golfing career with the rest of his life, he consults his devoted wife, Mary (Claire Forlani), and must make the difficult decision of staying in the game or retiring.
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This earnest, monotonous biopic lacks dramatic tension and simplifies Jones' life.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 22, 2010
2/5
Bobby Jones deserves a better movie than this one. Go to Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films May 4, 2004
C+
Destined to reach a tiny audience of serious golf fanatics and Caviezel fans… Caviezel convincingly projects Jones's sincerity, flashes of anger, and bursts of pain. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper May 3, 2004
[T]here's just not that much thrill in watching that little ball rolling toward the hole. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com May 8, 2009
C
In going after a "Seabiscuit" type of movie about the famous '30s amateur golfer Bobby Jones, the filmmakers chose a double epithet for a biopic that gets nowhere near that film's captivating sports story from the same era. Go to Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
2/5
Mark Moring Christianity Today Sep 8, 2006
2.5/4
The film has its sappy, predictable moments, but the gorgeous cinematography, apt direction and fine acting more than compensate. Think of it like Chariots of Fire on the golf course. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 18, 2026 Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius = a *3* star Movie See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 25, 2026 The worldwide gross is $2,707,913.00, less than the budget of $20,000,000.00. See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz Oct 2, 2023 At least I learned something new about golf! See more Apr 16, 2022 Very entertaining, uplifting, and inspirational! I loved the screenplay and story-telling. Caviezel was perfect for the part and, as always, a sensible, poignant, and powerful actor. A must-watch! See more steve d @RT35616104 Jun 28, 2020 Engaging sports story with good performances and Jeremy Northam stole the show. See more Feb 7, 2018 Contrivance in the script and direction combines with insufferably stilted acting to make this adoring biopic into something both annoying and soporific. Creditable actors have never seemed so wooden and their interactions so gag-worthy. See more Read all reviews
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Rowdy Herrington

Director

Jim Caviezel

Bobby Jones

Claire Forlani

Mary Jones

Jeremy Northam

Walter Hagen

Malcolm McDowell

O. B. Keeler

Connie Ray

Clara Jones

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Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

Director Rowdy Herrington and Jim Caviezel Jeremy Northam as Walter Hagen Claire Forlani as Mary Jones Connie Ray as Clara Jones and Brett Rice as Big Bob Thomas Lewis as young Bobby Jones (age 14) Devon Gearhart as young Bobby Jones (age 8) On set: Jim Caviezel as Bobby Jones Jim Caviezel as Bobby Jones Jim Caviezel as Bobby Jones Stephanie Sparks as Alexa Sterling and Jim Caviezel as Bobby Jones View more photos

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Synopsis This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer Bobby Jones (Jim Caviezel). Rising quickly from amateur to legend, Jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an extraordinary number of tournaments. When it appears that Jones is having problems balancing his golfing career with the rest of his life, he consults his devoted wife, Mary (Claire Forlani), and must make the difficult decision of staying in the game or retiring.
Director
Rowdy Herrington
Producer
Kim Dawson, Tim Moore, John Shepherd
Screenwriter
Rowdy Herrington, Bill Pryor, Tony DePaul
Distributor
Film Foundry Releasing
Production Co
Dean River Productions, Bobby Jones Films LLC
Rating
PG (Language)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 30, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.7M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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