The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Robert Butler, running about 91 minutes. “Programmed for laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Some college students manage to persuade the town's big businessman, A. J. Arno, to donate a computer to their college. When the problem- student, Dexter Riley, tries to fix the computer, he gets an electric shock and his brain turns to a computer; now he remembers everything he reads. Unfortunately, he also remembers information which was in the computer's memory, like Arno's illegal businesses..
Who’s in it. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes stars Kurt Russell as Dexter Riley, Cesar Romero as A.J. Arno, Joe Flynn as Dean Higgins and William Schallert as Professor Quigley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes 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 Computer Wore Tennis Shoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)?
- In US, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes 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 Computer Wore Tennis Shoes worth watching?
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes stars Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert and Alan Hewitt.
- When was The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes released?
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.