Sharon Stone,
Elden Henson,
Kieran Culkin,
Gena Rowlands,
Harry Dean Stanton
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In the tradition of My Left Foot (1989), Peter Chelsom directed this emotional drama of outcasts, adapted from the Rodman Philbrick's popular young-adult novel Freak the Mighty. Although burly, slow-p... read more
DVD Release Date: October 2, 2001
Stats: 493 reviews
Wonderfully written story, about two young bully victims - both outsiders and disabled in their own way - who find a best friend in each other, and together overcome their burdens and tormentors. Kieran Culkin is really funny as the clever and quirky "Freak", and shows that the t... read more
i had read the book and it's much better then this movie. I thought this was good though. it had some stupid parts that I didn't like, like te king arthur things. I think they could have made the end better. the ending wasn't as powerful as it could have been. it was
a good movie... read more
The Mighty is about two kids who together are much more than each is separately. The acting of the two kids is great, and I don't know how they convinced the supporting cast of adults (Sharon Stone, X-File's Gillian Anderson, Meatloaf, Gena Rowlands) to join the cast.
I found t... read more
There are good times and sad times had by the two boys. I could barely survive the sadness. It was great seeing Sharon Stone and Gillian Anderson.
This is a really touching movie and everyone should see it at least once. Don't expect not to cry like a baby though.
What starts out as a business arrangement becomes a deep friendship between to outcasts. Freak is intelligent but crippled and The Mighty is large and a slow learner. The Mighty serves as Freak's legs and Freak introduces him to reading, imagination and chivalry, helping him t... read more
An earnestly inspiring tale of unexpected friendship and hard-earned young wisdom. Teen leads Henson and Culkin steal this show from a roster of seasoned acting pros.
If you are looking for a tear-jerker, look no further. Everyone can relate to the friendship made, grown, and cherished in this emotional roller-coaster of a film
Joyful coming of age journey movie that can be fun and tearful at the same time depend on the trials you have already faced in your own life. Loved it.
Touching and ultimately rewarding..Culkin shines
...A cheesy, overdramatic tear-jerker full of transparent sentimentality and forced emotion. Full Review
Decently acted but only moderately inspiring.
Celebrates imagination as the firepower that enables these two outsiders to transcend their disabilities, loneliness, and familial problems. Full Review
The film is barely watchable when [Gillian Anderson is] on screen. Full Review
it would be a shame if this funny, warm-hearted film didn't find a sizable audience... Full Review
Instead of relying on maudlin music cues and heavy-handed dialogue, Chelsom has faith enough in his script and his cast to allow them to strike emotional chords on their own. Full Review
A tearjerker that isn't shallow and obvious about pulling the emotions out of you, and can actually be viewed more than once without blowing its shelf life. Full Review
Resonates with genuine feeling and storytelling grace. Full Review
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