The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2005, The Greatest Game Ever Played is a drama film directed by Bill Paxton, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Game Ever Played stars Shia LaBeouf as Francis Ouimet, Stephen Dillane as Harry Vardon, Josh Flitter as Eddie Lowery and Peter Firth as Lord Northcliffe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Greatest Game Ever Played has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Game Ever Played page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Game Ever Played tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)?
- In US, The Greatest Game Ever Played is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Greatest Game Ever Played worth watching?
- The Greatest Game Ever Played holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Greatest Game Ever Played?
- The Greatest Game Ever Played stars Shia LaBeouf, Stephen Dillane, Josh Flitter, Peter Firth and Elias Koteas.
- When was The Greatest Game Ever Played released?
- The Greatest Game Ever Played was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.