The Strongest Man in the World (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1975, The Strongest Man in the World is a comedy and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 92 minutes. “The biggest dumbbell on campus... and the secret formula got it off the ground!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.
Who’s in it. The Strongest Man in the World stars Kurt Russell as Dexter Riley, Joe Flynn as Dean Higgins, Eve Arden as Harriet and Cesar Romero as A.J. Arno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Strongest Man in the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strongest Man in the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strongest Man in the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strongest Man in the World (1975)?
- In US, The Strongest Man in the World is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strongest Man in the World worth watching?
- The Strongest Man in the World holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strongest Man in the World?
- The Strongest Man in the World stars Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Eve Arden, Cesar Romero and Phil Silvers.
- When was The Strongest Man in the World released?
- The Strongest Man in the World was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.