---
title: "World's Greatest Dad"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/world-s-greatest-dad-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20178
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# World's Greatest Dad (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/world-s-greatest-dad-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

World's Greatest Dad is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Magnolia Pictures, Darko Entertainment, Jerkschool Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tragedy gives Lance the greatest opportunity of his life."

### Why Watch
- features comedy and drama elements
- unique premise involving fame and tragedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains heavy themes
- limited theatrical release history
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends comedic and dramatic elements following a tragedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bobcat Goldthwait
- **Networks / Studios**: Magnolia Pictures, Darko Entertainment, Jerkschool Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robin Williams** as *Lance Clayton*
- **Alexie Gilmore** as *Claire Reed*
- **Daryl Sabara** as *Kyle Clayton*
- **Evan Martin** as *Andrew Troutman*
- **Geoff Pierson** as *Principal Wyatt Anderson*
- **Henry Simmons** as *Mike Lane*
- **Mitzi McCall** as *Bonnie McBon*
- **Jermaine Williams** as *Jason*
- **Lorraine Nicholson** as *Heather Johnson*
- **Morgan Murphy** as *Morgan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was World's Greatest Dad released?
It was released on video on demand on July 24, 2009, and in theaters on August 21, 2009.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as comedy and drama.

### Q: Who distributes the film?
It was released by Magnolia Pictures.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
Following a freak accident, Lance faces the possibility of fame, fortune, and popularity alongside a terrible tragedy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [World's Greatest Dad — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20178)
- [World's Greatest Dad - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_Greatest_Dad)

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