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World's Greatest Dad

World's Greatest Dad

Comedy · Drama · 2009

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.

Movie details

World's Greatest Dad

“Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.”

2009 Comedy · Drama 1h 39m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Bobcat Goldthwait

Written by

Bobcat Goldthwait

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Lance Clayton

Alexie Gilmore

Alexie Gilmore

Claire Reed

Daryl Sabara

Daryl Sabara

Kyle Clayton

E

Evan Martin

Andrew Troutman

Geoff Pierson

Geoff Pierson

Principal Wyatt Anderson

Henry Simmons

Henry Simmons

Mike Lane

Mitzi McCall

Mitzi McCall

Bonnie McBon

Court is in session

Put World's Greatest Dad on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.