The Strongest Man in the World
1975, English. Directed by Vincent McEveety.
The biggest dumbbell on campus... and the secret formula got it off the ground!
Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Strongest Man in the World is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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- Released
- 6 February 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph L. McEveety, Herman Groves
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The Strongest Man in the World: quick answers
What should I watch before The Strongest Man in the World?
Watch The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) and Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972) first.
Is The Strongest Man in the World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Strongest Man in the World?
The Strongest Man in the World runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Strongest Man in the World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Strongest Man in the World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Strongest Man in the World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Strongest Man in the World is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Strongest Man in the World on?
The Strongest Man in the World is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strongest Man in the World?
If you liked The Strongest Man in the World, try Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Cadet Kelly, How to Eat Fried Worms.
Who directed The Strongest Man in the World?
The Strongest Man in the World (1975) was directed by Vincent McEveety and stars Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Eve Arden.