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The Greatest Game Ever Played

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2005 | 120 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Queen of Katwe or Something the Lord Made, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide on a $26 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 156K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bill Paxton

  • Shia LaBeoufFrancis Ouimet
  • Stephen DillaneHarry Vardon
  • Josh FlitterEddie Lowery
  • Peter FirthLord Northcliffe
  • Elias KoteasArthur Ouimet
  • Peyton ListSarah Wallis
  • Scott FaulconbridgeBilly
  • James PaxtonYoung Harry Vardon
  • Tom RackBlack Top Hatted Man
  • Armand LarocheBlack Top Hatted Man