The Strongest Man in the World

Name: The Strongest Man in the World
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1975-02-06
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Eve Arden, Cesar Romero, Phil Silvers

1975·Movie·G·92 min·★ 6.2(73)

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“The biggest dumbbell on campus... and the secret formula got it off the ground!”

Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.

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About The Strongest Man in the World

The Strongest Man in the World is a 1975 English-language comedy and family film directed by Vincent McEveety. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Eve Arden. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Strongest Man in the World was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 6, 1975, and carries a G certification.

Director: Vincent McEveety
Writers: Joseph L. McEveety, Herman Groves
Release date: February 6, 1975
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Walt Disney Productions

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The Strongest Man in the World cast & crew

The Strongest Man in the World was directed by Vincent McEveety and written by Joseph L. McEveety and Herman Groves.

The cast features Kurt Russell as Dexter Riley, Joe Flynn as Dean Higgins, Eve Arden as Harriet, Cesar Romero as A.J. Arno, Phil Silvers as Krinkle, and Dick Van Patten as Harry.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Bill Anderson.

Is The Strongest Man in the World worth watching?

The Strongest Man in the World holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 73 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and family, The Strongest Man in the World is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Strongest Man in the World

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