

World's Greatest Dad
2009-08-20 · 99 min · ★ 6.6
In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.
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- Directors
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Production companies
- Magnolia Pictures, Darko Entertainment, Jerkschool Productions, Process Media, Process Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 295,750
Top Cast
Robin WilliamsLance Clayton
Alexie GilmoreClaire Reed
Daryl SabaraKyle Clayton
Geoff PiersonPrincipal Wyatt Anderson
Henry SimmonsMike Lane
Mitzi McCallBonnie McBon
Jermaine WilliamsJason
Lorraine NicholsonHeather Johnson
Toby HussBert Green
Tom KennyJerry Klein
Jill TalleyMake-Up Woman
Bruce HornsbyHimself
Krist NovoselicNewspaper Vendor
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