The Super Globetrotters (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1979, The Super Globetrotters is a family and animation series.
What it’s about. It’s true—to the public at large they are the clown princes of the parquet, the internationally renowned sports superstars The Globetrotters. But, unbeknownst to John and Jane Q. Sportsfan, high above the Earth orbits the Globetrotter Crime Globe, a different kind of "eye in the sky." Whenever and wherever the Crime Globe detects dastardly doings, the call goes out to the Globetrotters—Nate Branch, Liquid Man, Freddie 'Curly' Neal, Super Sphere, James 'Twiggy' Sanders, Spaghetti Man, Louis 'Sweet Lou' Dunbar, Gizmo, and Hubert 'Geese' Ausbie, and Multi Man—and they quickly ditch the b-ball court for crime-fighting.
Who’s in it. The Super Globetrotters stars Buster Jones as James 'Twiggy' Sanders / Spaghetti Man (voice), Scatman Crothers as Nate Branch / Liquid Man (voice), Adam Wade as Louis 'Sweet Lou' Dunbar / Gizmo (voice) and Johnny Williams as Hubert 'Geese' Ausbie / Multi Man (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Super Globetrotters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Super Globetrotters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Super Globetrotters tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Super Globetrotters (1979)?
- In US, The Super Globetrotters is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Super Globetrotters worth watching?
- The Super Globetrotters holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Super Globetrotters?
- The Super Globetrotters stars Buster Jones, Scatman Crothers, Adam Wade, Johnny Williams and Stu Gilliam.
- When was The Super Globetrotters released?
- The Super Globetrotters was released in 1979.