The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969, English. Directed by Robert Butler.
Programmed for laughs!
Some college students manage to persuade the town's big businessman, A. J. Arno, to donate a computer to their college. When the problem- student, Dexter Riley, tries to fix the computer, he gets an electric shock and his brain turns to a computer; now he remembers everything he reads. Unfortunately, he also remembers information which was in the computer's memory, like Arno's illegal businesses..
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 29 December 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph L. McEveety
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes: quick answers
What comes after The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
Next in the series: Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972) and The Strongest Man in the World (1975).
Is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes on?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
If you liked The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, try Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas, Roll Bounce, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
Who directed The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) was directed by Robert Butler and stars Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn.