Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1951, Jim Thorpe – All-American is a drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 107 minutes. “He wore America's heart over his!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality.
Who’s in it. Jim Thorpe – All-American stars Burt Lancaster as Jim Thorpe, Charles Bickford as Glenn S. 'Pop' Warner, Steve Cochran as Peter Allendine and Phyllis Thaxter as Margaret Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Jim Thorpe – All-American has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Jim Thorpe – All-American page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jim Thorpe – All-American tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951)?
- In US, Jim Thorpe – All-American is available to 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 Jim Thorpe – All-American worth watching?
- Jim Thorpe – All-American holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jim Thorpe – All-American?
- Jim Thorpe – All-American stars Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter and Dick Wesson.
- When was Jim Thorpe – All-American released?
- Jim Thorpe – All-American was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.