The Greatest Game Ever Played

Name: The Greatest Game Ever Played
Released: 2005-9-30
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Stephan Dillane

PG
2h 0m
2005

63%

age 8+

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Shia LaBeouf stars as amateur golfer Francis Ouimet. Armed with nothing but talent, the working-class youth has a seemingly impossible dream: to compete against the world's greatest player, his idol Harry Vardon. Soon, with the help of his spunky, 10-year-old caddy Eddie, Francis boldly breaks down all barriers with a thrilling display of unrivaled drive, skill, and heart...and challenges the golf pro for the U.S. Open Championship! You'll feel the breathless anticipation of the crowd and practically smell the grass on the green as you immerse yourself in the action. Based on an inspirational true story, THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED is an adventure in courage that will entertain your whole family.

Director:

Bill Paxton

Producer:

Writer:

Mark Frost

Cast:

Shia LaBeouf, Stephan Dillane

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

63%

Critics Consensus: Despite all the underdog sports movie conventions, the likable cast and lush production values make The Greatest Game Ever Played a solid and uplifting tale.

Reviews

Laramie Movie Scope

Robert Roten

The game is full of suspense, twists and turns. The characters are fascinating. The locations, set...

The characters model some wonderful behavior for youngsters%u2014things like tolerance, restraint,...

I don't want to just take their word for it! Show me what was so special about this guy's game!!

June 21, 2017

FULL REVIEW

Christianity Today

Russ Breimeier

Greatest Game succeeds because it has enough history and authenticity to please golf enthusiasts w...

June 21, 2017

Sacramento News & Review

Jim Lane

August 15, 2017

FULL REVIEW

Common Sense Media

age 8+

Common Sense Says

Predictable but inspiring family sports movie.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this movie features sustained and occasionally eruptive family tensions (father doesn't want son to play golf). Characters smoke (cigars, pipes, and cigarettes) and drink (the working class drinkers are especially rowdy in a pub scene). A couple of bystanders tease a caddy who is especially short. A budding romance between protagonists insinuates sexual interest. One golfer is haunted by images of ominous men in dark suits and tall hats, left over from a childhood encounter.