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The Mighty

1998·Movie·PG-13·100 min·7.3(295)

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.

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Where to watch The Mighty in United States

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaLionsgate+ Amazon Channels
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyAmazon Video, Sky Store
FranceOrange VOD, Amazon Video, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Video
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About The Mighty

The Mighty is a 1998 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Peter Chelsom. The cast is led by Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Mighty was produced by Chaos Productions, Scholastic Productions, and Jane Startz Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 1, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director
Peter Chelsom
Writers
Charles Leavitt
Release date
June 1, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$3 million
Production
Chaos Productions, Scholastic Productions, Jane Startz Productions
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The Mighty cast & crew

The Mighty was directed by Peter Chelsom and written by Charles Leavitt.

The cast features Sharon Stone as Gwen Dillon, Elden Henson as Maxwell "Max" Kane, Kieran Culkin as Kevin "Freak" Dillon, Gena Rowlands as Gram, Harry Dean Stanton as Grim, and Meat Loaf as Iggy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Jones, cinematography is by John de Borman, and it was produced by Jane Startz and Julie Goldstein.

Is The Mighty worth watching?

The Mighty holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 295 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, The Mighty is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Mighty

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Cast of The Mighty

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Gwen Dillon

Elden Henson

Elden Henson

Maxwell "Max" Kane

Kieran Culkin

Kieran Culkin

Kevin "Freak" Dillon

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Gram

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Grim

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf

Iggy

Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis

Mrs. Addison

Dov Tiefenbach

Dov Tiefenbach

Doghouse Boy #1

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Michael Colton

Doghouse Boy #2

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Daniel Lee

Doghouse Boy #3

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Kenny Kane

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Loretta Lee

The Mighty — FAQs

Where can I watch The Mighty in United States?

The Mighty is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Mighty in?

The Mighty is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Mighty?

The Mighty runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is The Mighty rated?

The Mighty is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 295 ratings.

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