Special Olympics
Special Olympics
1978, English. Directed by Lee Philips.
A widowed father struggles to hold together his family of three teenagers, one of whom is intellectually challenged and enrolled in a state school for "special" children where he finds fulfillment in his love of sports, emulating his older, athletic brother.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lee PhilipsDirector
- Charles DurningCarl Gallitzin
- Irene TedrowElmira Gallitzin
- Mare WinninghamJanice Gallitzin
- Philip BrownMichael Gallitzin
- George ParryMatthew 'Matt' Gallitzin
- Herb EdelmanDoug Ransom
- Debra WingerSherrie Hensley
- Constance McCashinTrina Cunningham
- James Calvin NelsonDr. Brennaman
- Nat SimmonsRon Burton
- Kevin ConditKevin
- Bruce BlivenBruce
Details
- Released
- 22 February 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sacret Young
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Special Olympics: quick answers
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How long is Special Olympics?
Special Olympics runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Special Olympics parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Special Olympics is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Special Olympics on?
Special Olympics isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Special Olympics?
If you liked Special Olympics, try Double Teamed!, Going to the Mat, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed Special Olympics?
Special Olympics (1978) was directed by Lee Philips and stars Charles Durning, Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham.