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The Mighty

1998Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes74%79%

A deeply moving, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Friendship
  • Social Outcasts
  • Physical Disability
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Family Dynamics
  • Pathos & Empathy
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Heartwarming
  • Small-Town America

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Peter Chelsom
Written by
Charles Leavitt, Rodman Philbrick
Produced by
Jane Startz, Simon Fields
Music by
Trevor Jones

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 1, 1998 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
June 1, 1998
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
57 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mighty?"

Questions about The Mighty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mighty?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mighty from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Mighty worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 74%).

Is The Mighty okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Mighty make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Mighty 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.