The Mighty
The quest for friendship is the noblest cause of all
1998 • 100 min • Drama · Comedy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 72 Audience · 300 · 100%
Two outcast middle-schoolers, one with a physical disability and the other struggling with a learning disability, form an extraordinary bond. They find strength and purpose together, facing bullies and life's challenges as a united force. It's a heartfelt story of friendship and self-discovery.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some bullying and name-calling
- Disability and illness themes
- Parental neglect implied
- Emotional moments, including loss
What it models well
- Compassion and empathy
- Overcoming challenges
- The power of friendship
- Acceptance of differences
Talk about it after
- How differences can make us stronger
- The importance of standing up for others
- Dealing with loss and grief
- Defining what it means to be "mighty"
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Top billed cast
Director: Peter Chelsom • Crew: Charles Leavitt
Trailers & clips
The Mighty - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (300)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $2,652,246
- IMDb
- tt0119670
- Official site
- miramax.com
