Special Olympics

Movie

Special Olympics

★ 7.3(3)19781h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Lee Philips
Release date: 1978-02-22
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Roger Gimbel Productions

Special Olympics — trailer

About Special Olympics

Special Olympics is a 1978 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Lee Philips, starring Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow and Mare Winningham. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Special Olympics in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A widowed father struggles to hold together his family of three teenagers, one of whom is intellectually challenged and enrolled in a state school for "special" children where he finds fulfillment in his love of sports, emulating his older, athletic brother.

Cast

Charles Durning

Carl Gallitzin

Irene Tedrow

Elmira Gallitzin

Mare Winningham

Janice Gallitzin

Philip Brown

Michael Gallitzin

George Parry

Matthew 'Matt' Gallitzin

Herb Edelman

Doug Ransom

Debra Winger

Sherrie Hensley

Constance McCashin

Trina Cunningham

James Calvin Nelson

Dr. Brennaman

Nat Simmons

Ron Burton

Kevin Condit

Kevin

Bruce Bliven

Bruce

Themes & keywords

sportsdisabled childspecial olympicswidowersingle father

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Special Olympics in Canada?+

Special Olympics is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Special Olympics on Netflix?+

Special Olympics is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Special Olympics?+

Special Olympics has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Special Olympics?+

Special Olympics stars Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham, Philip Brown and George Parry.

When did Special Olympics come out?+

Special Olympics is a 1978 movie directed by Lee Philips.

What genre is Special Olympics?+

Special Olympics is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed Special Olympics?+

Special Olympics was directed by Lee Philips.