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The Athlete

2009Movie1 h 32 min

DramaHistory
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes29%58%
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes29%58%

Summary

Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Rasselas Lakew, Davey Frankel
Written by
Rasselas Lakew, Davey Frankel, Mikael Awake
Produced by
Darryn Welch, Rasselas Lakew, Davey Frankel

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Facts

March 9, 2009 · 1 h 32 min · Drama, History

Released
March 9, 2009
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Amharic
Made in
Ethiopia, Germany, United States
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Athlete?"

Questions about The Athlete

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Athlete?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Athlete is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Athlete worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is The Athlete okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Athlete?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Athlete?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.