Slaying the Badger (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, Slaying the Badger is a documentary film directed by John Dower, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who is now the first and only American to win the Tour de France. In this engrossing documentary, LeMond looks back at the pivotal 1986 Tour, and his increasingly vicious rivalry with friend, teammate, and mentor Bernard Hinault. The reigning Tour champion and brutal competitor known as “The Badger,” Hinault ‘promised’ to help LeMond to his first victory, in return for LeMond supporting him in the previous year. But in a sport that purports to reward teamwork, it’s really every man for himself.
Who’s in it. Slaying the Badger stars Greg LeMond as Self and Bernard Hinault as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Slaying the Badger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slaying the Badger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slaying the Badger tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slaying the Badger (2014)?
- In CA, Slaying the Badger is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slaying the Badger worth watching?
- Slaying the Badger holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slaying the Badger?
- Slaying the Badger stars Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault.
- When was Slaying the Badger released?
- Slaying the Badger was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.