World's Greatest Dad (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, World's Greatest Dad is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, running about 99 minutes. “Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.
Who’s in it. World's Greatest Dad stars Robin Williams as Lance Clayton, Alexie Gilmore as Claire Reed, Daryl Sabara as Kyle Clayton and Evan Martin as Andrew Troutman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, World's Greatest Dad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $295.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 World's Greatest Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of World's Greatest Dad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch World's Greatest Dad (2009)?
- In US, World's Greatest Dad is available to stream on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 World's Greatest Dad worth watching?
- World's Greatest Dad holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in World's Greatest Dad?
- World's Greatest Dad stars Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara, Evan Martin and Geoff Pierson.
- When was World's Greatest Dad released?
- World's Greatest Dad was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.