The Greatest Game Ever Played

Sep 30 2005 PG 2h 0m
Biography, Drama, Sport

A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.

Plot

Near the turn of the twentieth century, young Harry Vardon becomes a champion golfer but learns that his amazing skill is no match for the class boundaries that exclude him from "gentlemanly" English society. A dozen years later, a young American, Francis Ouimet, fights against the same prejudice, as well as his own father's disdain, for a chance to participate in the U.S. Open against his idol -- Harry Vardon. The struggles of both men for acceptance provides the background for an amazing contest of skills.

Written by

Mark Frost

Directed by

Bill Paxton

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
34,552
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
NA