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The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened

1977·Movie
1h 40min
68
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and sports

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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Just before a championship basketball tournament, a teenage athlete learns that he has leukemia.
Emotional DramaComing-of-Age StorySports BackdropTerminal Illness Narrative1970s TV MovieResilience ThemeFamily BondsHeartbreaking but HopefulYouthful Adversity

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Is The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened?

1 h 40 min

The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened in?

English

It was made in English.