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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.
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- Directed by
- Lee Philips
- Written by
- John Sacret Young
- Produced by
- Tony Converse, Merrit Malloy, Marc Tabulous
- Music by
- Peter Matz
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Facts
February 22, 1978 · 1 h 40 min · NR
- Released
- February 22, 1978
- Runtime
- 1 h 40 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 4 countries
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Questions about Special Olympics
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Special Olympics worth watching?
71
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7).
Is Special Olympics okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will I feel good after watching Special Olympics?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.
Can I half-watch Special Olympics?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.