The Olympic Champ (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1942, The Olympic Champ is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 7 minutes. “Goofy demonstrates Olympic events to the narration of their history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A narrator explains the history of the Olympic Games while Goofy demonstrates events.
Who’s in it. The Olympic Champ stars George Johnson as Goofy (voice) (uncredited) and John McLeish as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Olympic Champ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Olympic Champ page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Olympic Champ tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Olympic Champ (1942)?
- In US, The Olympic Champ is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Olympic Champ worth watching?
- The Olympic Champ holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Olympic Champ?
- The Olympic Champ stars George Johnson and John McLeish.
- When was The Olympic Champ released?
- The Olympic Champ was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.