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Marathon

1980Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyTV Movie
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the annoyance of his non-running wife.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jackie Cooper
Written by
Ron Friedman
Produced by
Joan Barnett, Linda Otto
Music by
Joe Renzetti

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Facts

January 30, 1980 · 1 h 40 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released
January 30, 1980
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Marathon worth watching?"

Questions about Marathon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Marathon worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Marathon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Marathon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Marathon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.