World's Greatest Dad

"Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves."

2009 1h 39m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 680

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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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.

“Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.”

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Cast

Robin Williams
Lance Clayton
Alexie Gilmore
Claire Reed
Daryl Sabara
Kyle Clayton
Evan Martin
Andrew Troutman
Geoff Pierson
Principal Wyatt Anderson
Henry Simmons
Mike Lane
Mitzi McCall
Bonnie McBon
Jermaine Williams
Jason

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Writers: Bobcat Goldthwait
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 3% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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ERA

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Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, shot by Horacio Marquínez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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ERA

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Original score by Gerald Brunskill. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jason Stewart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robin Williams and Alexie Gilmore and Daryl Sabara carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1262981 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Bobcat Goldthwait directs. Horacio Marquínez behind the camera. Gerald Brunskill scores. Jason Stewart cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 3% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, shot by Horacio Marquínez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Gerald Brunskill. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jason Stewart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Robin Williams and Alexie Gilmore and Daryl Sabara carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.".
8IMDB entry: tt1262981 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.