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The Mighty

PG-1319981h 40mPeter Chelsom
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 74%

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"The quest for friendship is the noblest cause of all"

Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.

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Based On Novel Or BookMale FriendshipOhioComing Of AgeDisabledUnlikely FriendshipLearning DisabilityBirth DefectSuit Of ArmorQuestioning

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What is The Mighty (1998) about?

Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.

Who stars in The Mighty?

The Mighty stars Sharon Stone (Gwen Dillon), Elden Henson (Maxwell "Max" Kane), Kieran Culkin (Kevin "Freak" Dillon), Gena Rowlands (Gram), Harry Dean Stanton (Grim). The film was directed by Peter Chelsom.

How long is The Mighty?

The Mighty has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Mighty worth watching?

The Mighty holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 74. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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