Iconic Movie Lines That Are Often Misquoted

Misquote: “If you build it, they will come.”

Real Quote: “If you build it, he will come.”

“If you build it, they will come” is a famous phrase, meaning that if you make something of value, people will be attracted to it. It’s said to have its origins in the Noah’s Ark Bible story, but the exact quote was never said in the Good Book.

And neither was it said in Field of Dreams. Ray Kinsella, the film’s protagonist, has a strained relationship with his late father and hears a voice saying, “If you build it, he will come. ” He believes the “he” is his father and must build a baseball field. So next time someone thinks they know this movie, throw them a curve ball with this newfound knowledge.