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The Emmett Smith Story

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Emmett Smith, a competitive runner and high school track coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona, is left without a sense of balance after a brain tumor is removed. He is told that he will never run again, but undaunted, he sets…

DirectorDouglas G. Johnson
WriterChris Conkling

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Cast · Directed by Douglas G. Johnson

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Michael LaGuardia
Emmett Smith
JMJane Milmore
Jane Milmore
Cindy Duncan
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Daryle Ann Lindley
Mrs. Smith
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Burke Rhind
Mr. Duncan
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Thomas Boore
Principal
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Carol Kane
Miss Kurtz
DA
Dick Alexander
Bus Driver
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Melva Blancett
School Nurse

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The Emmett Smith Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Emmett Smith Story?

The Emmett Smith Story isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Emmett Smith Story on Netflix?

No, The Emmett Smith Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Emmett Smith Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Emmett Smith Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Emmett Smith Story for free?

The Emmett Smith Story isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Emmett Smith Story?

The Emmett Smith Story hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 18, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.