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The quest for friendship is the noblest cause of all - The Mighty
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Title: The Mighty

Release Date: 1 Jun 1998

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Chaos Productions, Scholastic Productions, Jane Startz Productions, Miramax

Production Companies: Chaos Productions, Scholastic Productions, Jane Startz Productions, Miramax

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.15 (250 votes)

Cast

  • Gwen Dillon: Sharon Stone
  • Maxwell "Max" Kane: Elden Henson
  • Kevin "Freak" Dillon: Kieran Culkin
  • Gram: Gena Rowlands
  • Grim: Harry Dean Stanton
  • Iggy: Meat Loaf
  • Mrs. Addison: Jenifer Lewis
  • Doghouse Boy #1: Dov Tiefenbach
  • Doghouse Boy #2: Michael Colton
  • Doghouse Boy #3: Daniel Lee
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