In Search of Greatness(2018)
In Search of Greatness Synopsis
A cinematic journey into the secrets of genius as told through the greatest athletes of all time. It includes original interviews with Wayne Gretzky, Pelé, Jerry Rice, and features Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan, among others.
In Search of Greatness (2018) is a documentary film directed by Gabe Polsky, released on November 2, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Pelé, Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice and Muhammad Ali. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabe Polsky
- Writers:
- Gabe Polsky
- Production:
- IMG Films, Gabriel Polsky Productions
- Status:
- Released
In Search of Greatness (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for In Search of Greatness before you stream it.
In Search of Greatness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pelé
as Self
- Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
as Self
Jerry Rice
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
Serena Williams
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Gabe Polsky, written by Gabe Polsky.
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In Search of Greatness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 16 ratings.
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In Search of Greatness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In Search of Greatness online?
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In Search of Greatness (2018) is available to stream on Wonder Project 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 In Search of Greatness?
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The main cast of In Search of Greatness (2018) includes Pelé, Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice, Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams. The film was directed by Gabe Polsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In Search of Greatness released?
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In Search of Greatness was released on November 2, 2018 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is In Search of Greatness worth watching?
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In Search of Greatness (2018) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for In Search of Greatness?
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