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The Terry Fox Story

1983Movie1 h 37 min

DramaTV Movie
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–61%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–61%

Summary

The true story about the Canadian cancer amputee hero, who decided to run across Canada on only one leg to raise money for cancer research.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Ralph L. Thomas
Written by
Edward Hume, John Kastner, Rose Kastner
Produced by
Bob Cooper
Music by
Bill Conti

Everyone

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Facts

May 22, 1983 · 1 h 37 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 22, 1983
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Jerkass, Artificial Limbs, Handicapped Badass +3

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Terry Fox Story?"

Questions about The Terry Fox Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Terry Fox Story?

It streams in 39 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Terry Fox Story worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Terry Fox Story okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Terry Fox Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Terry Fox Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.