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Radio (2003)
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Radio (2003)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
October 24, 2003
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Official Site
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/radio/index.html
Genre
Drama
Release Date
October 24, 2003
MPAA Rating
PG
Duration
109 minute(s)
Production Budget
35
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Official Site
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/radio/index.html
Director
Michael Tollin
Producer
Herbert W. Gains, Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin
Screenwriter
Mike Rich
Starring
  • Cuba Gooding Jr. as Radio
  • Ed Harris as Coach Jones
  • Alfre Woodard as Principal Daniels
  • Debra Winger as Linda
  • Chris Mulkey
  • S Epatha Merkerson
  • Riley Smith
  • Brent Sexton
  • Sarah Drew
  • Patrick Breen

In the heart of a small, close-knit South Carolina town in the 1970s, Cuba Gooding Jr. delivers a poignant performance as James Robert "Radio" Kennedy, a kind-hearted young man with an intellectual disability who becomes an unlikely fixture in the community. Living a simple life pushing a shopping cart and listening to his beloved transistor radio, Radio’s world changes when he crosses paths with Ed Harris as Coach Harold Jones, the respected high school football coach. Initially met with suspicion and cruelty from some townsfolk, Radio finds an unexpected protector in Coach Jones, who sees past his differences and recognizes his gentle spirit. As Coach Jones invites Radio to help with the team, a transformative bond forms that challenges the prejudices of the entire town. Directed by Michael Tollin, this heartwarming drama explores themes of acceptance, compassion, and the profound impact one person can have on a community. With strong supporting performances from Alfre Woodard and Debra Winger, the film navigates the delicate balance between fear and understanding, ultimately celebrating the power of human kindness in a world quick to judge.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2003