Universal Pictures | Release Date: April 21, 1989. Starring: James Earl Jones, Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta. Summary: If you build it, he will come.. With thes words, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Costner) is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife Annie (Madigan), Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.