Shia LaBeouf, Michael Weaver, Elias Koteas
This is the true story of the legendary 1913 U.S. Open, in which Francis Ouimet, a 20-year-old golf amateur from Massachusetts, shocked the genteel golf world by defeating British champion Harry Vardo...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 11, 2006
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Flixster Reviews (2,088)
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May 25, 2009for someone who doesn't watch golf to give it three stars is pretty positive. shia labeouf is apt as the amatuer golfer. it's another disney effort starring him. if you liked holes... watch this
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November 7, 2008Harry Vardon: "Let me tell you something. I came here to win a trophy. And on the face of it Ted Ray or I should carry it off. Not for you, not for England, but for sheer bloody pride at being the best, *that's* why we do this. And if Mr. Ouimet wins tomorrow, it's because he'...( read more)
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June 13, 2008Pretty much your typical Disney-ized underdog feel-good sports film. Shia LaBeouf put in another fantastic performance, as did Stephen Dillane, whose role was a pleasant surprise as he was not portrayed as an evil villain, but rather a rival with qualities and issues all his own...( read more)
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February 8, 2008I normally find golf extremely boring. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Based on the true story of amateur golfer Francis Ouimet who won the 1913 U.S. Open using a 10 year old caddy.
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September 12, 2009Super good movie! I thought i gave it a shot and was well payed for! Very good acting and a excellent true life film. I might add that Golf movies are really not my cup of tea even though i love sport movies.
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September 5, 2009A really solid flick. Well shot and well acted. Never knew this even happened.
Critic Reviews
September 30, 2005
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
September 30, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post
The ever-swelling musical score would embarrass a Metamucil commercial. full review
September 29, 2005
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Predictable though it is, the picture is rousing and well paced, and the final competition is effectively suspenseful. full review
September 29, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
I am not a golf fan but found The Greatest Game Ever Played absorbing all the same. full review
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July 29, 2006Unbelievable! Amazing movie. It's right it is the classic underdog story but it isn't cheesy. This movie is so great it will make you cry, laugh and jump for joy, no joke!
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