Where to watch The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) in the UK
The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
From the JUNGLE to the GYM...He's the Greatest!
Stuck with a feeble sports department, college coach Sam Archer (John Amos) faces the ax unless he can reverse the school's athletic fortunes. An African vacation with his assistant (Tim Conway) answers Archer's prayers when he spots the athletically gifted Nanu (Jan-Michael Vincent). Sam counts on Nanu's remarkable abilities to put the team back on the winning track. This upbeat farce boasts an impressive cast of comedians.
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Is The World's Greatest Athlete on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Disney+
No — The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The World's Greatest Athlete.
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Jan-Michael VincentNanu -
Tim ConwayMilo Jackson -
John AmosCoach Sam Archer -
Roscoe Lee BrowneGazenga -
Dayle HaddonJane -
Billy De WolfeDean Maxwell -
Nancy WalkerMrs. Petersen -
Vito ScottiGames spectator
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The World's Greatest Athlete — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The World's Greatest Athlete in the UK?
The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The World's Greatest Athlete?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The World's Greatest Athlete?
Yes. The World's Greatest Athlete can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The World's Greatest Athlete on Netflix in the UK?
No — The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Is The World's Greatest Athlete on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Is The World's Greatest Athlete on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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