World's Greatest Dad
“Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-23
Top Cast
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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
Lorraine Nicholson
Heather Johnson
Morgan Murphy
Morgan
Toby Huss
Bert Green
Tom Kenny
Jerry Klein
Jill Talley
Make-Up Woman
Bruce Hornsby
Himself
Krist Novoselic
Newspaper Vendor
Bobcat Goldthwait
Limo Driver (uncredited)
Tony V.
Dr. Pentola
Naomi Glick
Ginger
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$296K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$9.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Screenplay & Story
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Original Score
- Gerald Brunskill
- Original Title
- World's Greatest Dad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $296K
- Production Studios
- Magnolia Pictures, Darko Entertainment, Jerkschool Productions, Process Media, Process Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait
Gerald Brunskill
Horacio Marquínez
Jason Stewart
Howard Gertler, Jennifer Roth, Edward H. Hamm Jr., Sean McKittrick, Richard Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Bobcat Goldthwait
Screenplay
Bobcat Goldthwait
Director
Gerald Brunskill
Original Music Composer
Horacio Marquínez
Director of Photography
Howard Gertler
Producer
John Paino
Production Design
Sean McKittrick
Producer
Jason Stewart
Editor
Richard Kelly
Producer
Tim Perell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About World's Greatest Dad
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What is World's Greatest Dad 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 directed World's Greatest Dad?
World's Greatest Dad was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.
Who stars in World's Greatest Dad?
The principal cast of World's Greatest Dad includes Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara, Evan Martin, Geoff Pierson.
When was World's Greatest Dad released and how long is it?
World's Greatest Dad was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of World's Greatest Dad?
World's Greatest Dad had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $296K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for World's Greatest Dad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for World's Greatest Dad was composed by Gerald Brunskill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for World's Greatest Dad?
World's Greatest Dad holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).