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The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story

1986Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A profile in courage, the film examines the trauma and effort that Senator Edward Kennedy's son went through after losing his leg to a rare form of cancer and with the rehabilitation that was required.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Disability and Resilience
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Family Support
  • Inspirational Story
  • 1980s
  • True Story
  • Courage and Determination
  • Historical Context

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Delbert Mann
Written by
Roger O. Hirson
Produced by
Alfred R. Kelman, William F. Storke
Music by
Teo Macero

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Facts

November 24, 1986 · 1 h 30 min · Drama

Released
November 24, 1986
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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3 questions, like "Is The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story worth watching?"

Questions about The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story

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Is The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.