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Jim Thorpe – All-American

“He wore America's heart over his!”

★ 6.5(19)19511h 47m

Jim Thorpe – All-American is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Curtiz
Release date: 1951-08-24
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

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About Jim Thorpe – All-American

Jim Thorpe – All-American is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford and Steve Cochran. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jim Thorpe – All-American in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Jim Thorpe

Charles Bickford

Glenn S. 'Pop' Warner

Steve Cochran

Peter Allendine

Phyllis Thaxter

Margaret Miller

Dick Wesson

Ed Guyac

Jack Big Head

Little Boy Who Walk Like Bear (as Jack Bighead)

Sonny Chorre

Wally Denny (as Suni Warcloud)

Al Mejia

Louis Tewanema

Hubie Kerns

Tom Ashenbrunner

Nestor Paiva

Eula Morgan

Jimmy Ogg

Bellboy (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

sportsamerican footballindian tribeolympic athletecollege athleteathlete

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jim Thorpe – All-American in Canada?+

In Canada, Jim Thorpe – All-American is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Jim Thorpe – All-American on Netflix?+

Jim Thorpe – All-American is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Jim Thorpe – All-American?+

Jim Thorpe – All-American has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Jim Thorpe – All-American?+

Jim Thorpe – All-American stars Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter and Dick Wesson.

When did Jim Thorpe – All-American come out?+

Jim Thorpe – All-American is a 1951 movie directed by Michael Curtiz.

What genre is Jim Thorpe – All-American?+

Jim Thorpe – All-American is Drama film.

Who directed Jim Thorpe – All-American?+

Jim Thorpe – All-American was directed by Michael Curtiz.