Movie

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

“Programmed for laughs!”

★ 6.0(160)19691h 31m

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Robert Butler
Release date: 1969-12-29
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Part of: Dexter Riley Collection

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes — trailer

About The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is a 1969 movie in the Comedy, Family and Drama genres, directed by Robert Butler, starring Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero and Joe Flynn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 160 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Some college students manage to persuade the town's big businessman, A. J. Arno, to donate a computer to their college. When the problem- student, Dexter Riley, tries to fix the computer, he gets an electric shock and his brain turns to a computer; now he remembers everything he reads. Unfortunately, he also remembers information which was in the computer's memory, like Arno's illegal businesses..

Cast

Kurt Russell

Dexter Riley

Cesar Romero

A.J. Arno

Joe Flynn

Dean Higgins

William Schallert

Professor Quigley

Alan Hewitt

Dean Collingsgood

Richard Bakalyan

Chillie Walsh

Debbie Paine

Annie

Frank Welker

Henry

Frank Webb

Pete

Michael McGreevey

Schuyler

Jon Provost

Bradley

Bing Russell

Angelo

Themes & keywords

computercollegequizfriendsfamilythunderstormcollege studenthuman vs computer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes in South Africa?+

In South Africa, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes on Netflix?+

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?+

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?+

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes stars Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert and Alan Hewitt.

When did The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes come out?+

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is a 1969 movie directed by Robert Butler.

What genre is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?+

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is Comedy, Family and Drama film.

Who directed The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?+

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was directed by Robert Butler.