World's Greatest Dad(2009)
Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.
World's Greatest Dad Synopsis
In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.
World's Greatest Dad (2009) is a comedy and drama film directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, released on August 20, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara and Evan Martin. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 670 ratings.
- Director:
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Writers:
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Producers:
- Howard Gertler, Sean McKittrick, Richard Kelly
- Cinematographer:
- Horacio Marquínez
- Composer:
- Gerald Brunskill
- Production:
- Magnolia Pictures, Darko Entertainment, Jerkschool Productions, Process Media, Process Productions
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $295,750
- Status:
- Released
World's Greatest Dad (2009) Trailer
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World's Greatest Dad Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for World's Greatest Dad.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Viva Kyle
Featurette
Featurette Bobcat
Featurette
World's Greatest Dad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Williams
as Lance Clayton
Alexie Gilmore
as Claire Reed
Daryl Sabara
as Kyle Clayton
- Evan Martin
Evan Martin
as Andrew Troutman
Geoff Pierson
as Principal Wyatt Anderson
Henry Simmons
as Mike Lane
Mitzi McCall
as Bonnie McBon
Jermaine Williams
as Jason
Lorraine Nicholson
as Heather Johnson
- Morgan Murphy
Morgan Murphy
as Morgan
Toby Huss
as Bert Green
Tom Kenny
as Jerry Klein
Key crew
Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, written by Bobcat Goldthwait, produced by Howard Gertler, Sean McKittrick and Richard Kelly.
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World's Greatest Dad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 670 ratings.
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World's Greatest Dad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch World's Greatest Dad online?
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World's Greatest Dad (2009) is available to stream on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in World's Greatest Dad?
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The main cast of World's Greatest Dad (2009) includes Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara, Evan Martin and Geoff Pierson. The film was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was World's Greatest Dad released?
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World's Greatest Dad was released on August 20, 2009 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is World's Greatest Dad worth watching?
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World's Greatest Dad (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 670 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for World's Greatest Dad?
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Yes. The official World's Greatest Dad trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.