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The Mighty (1998)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Chelsom
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    Gwen Dillon Sharon Stone
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    Maxwell "Max" Kane Elden Henson
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    Kevin "Freak" Dillon Kieran Culkin
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    Gram Gena Rowlands
  • Profile picture of Harry Dean Stanton
    Grim Harry Dean Stanton
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    Iggy Meat Loaf
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    Mrs. Addison Jenifer Lewis
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    Doghouse Boy #1 Dov Tiefenbach

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Keywords

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  • male friendship
  • ohio
  • coming of age
  • disabled
  • unlikely friendship
  • learning disability
  • birth defect
  • suit of armor
  • questioning
  • wonder
  • based on young adult novel
  • adoring