The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened is a drama film directed by Gilbert Moses, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Just before a championship basketball tournament, a teenage athlete learns that he has leukemia.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened stars Jimmie Walker as Morris Bird III, James Earl Jones as Morris Bird, Jr., Debbie Allen as Julie Sutton and Tamu Blackwell as Sandra Bird, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened?
- The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened stars Jimmie Walker, James Earl Jones, Debbie Allen, Tamu Blackwell and Valerie Curtin.
- When was The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened released?
- The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.