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The World's Greatest Athlete

1973Movie1 h 46 minG

ComedyFamily
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–33%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–33%

Summary

Stuck with a feeble sports department, college coach Sam Archer (John Amos) faces the ax unless he can reverse the school's athletic fortunes.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Robert Scheerer
Written by
Dee Caruso, Gerald Gardner
Produced by
Bill Walsh
Music by
Marvin Hamlisch

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 14, 1973 · 1 h 46 min · G

Released
February 14, 1973
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Extreme Doormat, Friend to All Living Things, Rule of Funny +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The World's Greatest Athlete?"

Questions about The World's Greatest Athlete

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The World's Greatest Athlete?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The World's Greatest Athlete from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The World's Greatest Athlete worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The World's Greatest Athlete okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The World's Greatest Athlete make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The World's Greatest Athlete?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The World's Greatest Athlete use?

Extreme DoormatFriend to All Living ThingsRule of FunnyMisplaced WildlifeExit, Pursued by a BearFish out of WaterCool Old GuyHidden DepthsIncredible Shrinking ManJerkassNature HeroButt-Monkeyand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Extreme Doormat, Friend to All Living Things, and Rule of Funny.