The Mighty (1998): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: The Mighty
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1998
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton

What The Mighty Is About

A large boy who is bullied at school befriends a very clever boy whose illness makes walking difficult, and one begins carrying the other on his shoulders. The story leans on tales of knights, but the film presents that less as escapism than as two children inventing an identity they can bear to occupy. The emotional material is strong and the film sometimes leans on it too hard. What the boys teach each other is not the cliche you expect, though: one learns to read and the other learns to be visible, and the film is careful about which is harder.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mighty about?

A large boy who is bullied at school befriends a very clever boy whose illness makes walking difficult, and one begins carrying the other on his shoulders. The story leans on tales of knights, but the film presents that less as escapism than as two children inventing an identity they can bear to occupy.

Where can I watch The Mighty?

The Mighty is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Mighty?

The Mighty runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did The Mighty come out?

The Mighty was released in 1998.

Who directed The Mighty?

The Mighty was directed by Peter Chelsom.

Who stars in The Mighty?

The Mighty stars Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands.

What is The Mighty's rating?

The Mighty holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.