The Marathon (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1919, The Marathon is a comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Boy trying to impress girl, gets chased by her father and the police right into an ongoing marathon.
Who’s in it. The Marathon stars Harold Lloyd as Harold, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Snub, Bebe Daniels as The Rich Girl and Dorothea Wolbert as The Rich Girl's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Marathon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Marathon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Marathon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Marathon (1919)?
- In US, The Marathon is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Marathon worth watching?
- The Marathon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Marathon?
- The Marathon stars Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, Dorothea Wolbert and Sammy Brooks.
- When was The Marathon released?
- The Marathon was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.