Set in the early 1900s, a time when golf was a game for the privileged few. The film chronicles Francis Ouimet, a working-class kid with a big dream and an even bigger swing. The Greatest Game Ever Played isn’t just a title, it’s a promise. This 2005 sports film tells the true story of Ouimet’s improbable journey to becoming the first amateur to win the U.S. Open.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Greatest Game Ever Played via streaming services such as Disney Plus.
Is The Greatest Game Ever Played available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Greatest Game Ever Played is available to watch via streaming on Disney Plus.
Young Ouimet’s fascination with golf ignites after witnessing legendary golfer Harry Vardon in action. Despite the social barriers separating him from the country club world, Ouimet finds his way onto the course as a caddie, using every opportunity to hone his skills. His talent is undeniable, but can a young man from the wrong side of the track compete against the sport’s elite? Ouimet’s relationship with his mentor, adds a heartwarming layer to the story. As Ouimet defies expectations and qualifies for the U.S. Open, he finds himself in a showdown against his idol, Vardon.
Directed by Bill Paxton, the film features Shia LaBeouf as Francis Ouimet, Stephen Dillane as Harry Vardon, Josh Flitter as Eddie Lowery, Peter Firth as Lord Northcliffe, Elias Koteas as Arthur Ouimet, and Peyton List as Sarah Wallis.
Watch The Greatest Game Ever Played streaming via Disney Plus
The Greatest Game Ever Played is available to watch on Disney Plus.
Disney Plus is a streaming service packed with content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Besides classic favorites, it also offers exclusive shows and movies you won’t find anywhere else.
You can watch the film via Disney Plus by following these steps:
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- Select a subscription plan
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- Enter your payment information
The Disney Plus Basic plan allows users to stream the service’s content with ads, while the Premium plan lets users stream with no ads and download content to supported devices. There are also a variety of bundle packages, scaling from Bundle Duo Basic, which pairs Disney Plus with Hulu for $9.99 per month, to the Disney Bundle Trio Premium for $19.99 per month, which bundles Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus.
The Greatest Game Ever Played’s official synopsis is as follows:
“A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
