The Greatest (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, The Greatest is a drama film directed by Shana Feste, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Teenagers Rose and Bennett were in love, and then a car crash claimed Bennett's life. He left behind a grieving mother, father and younger brother, and Rose was left all alone. She has no family to turn to for support, so when she finds out she's pregnant, she winds up at the Brewer's door. She needs their help, and although they can't quite admit it, they each need her so they can begin to heal.
Who’s in it. The Greatest stars Pierce Brosnan as Allen Brewer, Susan Sarandon as Grace Brewer, Carey Mulligan as Rose and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Bennett Brewer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Greatest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest (2009)?
- In US, The Greatest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Greatest worth watching?
- The Greatest holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest?
- The Greatest stars Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, Carey Mulligan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Johnny Simmons.
- When was The Greatest released?
- The Greatest was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.