Radio (2003)
Movie 1h 49m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Radio is a drama movie from 2003. It is directed by Michael Tollin. The cast includes Alfre Woodard, Ed Harris and Riley Smith. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
Synopsis
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
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Cast & crew
- Michael TollinDirector
- Alfre Woodardas Principal Daniels
- Ed Harrisas Coach Jones
- Riley Smithas Johnny
- S. Epatha Merkersonas Maggie
- Cuba Gooding Jr.as Radio
- Chris Mulkeyas Frank
- Rebecca Koonas Waitress
- Brent Sextonas Honeycutt
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Questions about Radio
- What genre is Radio?
- Radio is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Radio?
- Alfre Woodard, Ed Harris, Riley Smith, S. Epatha Merkerson, Cuba Gooding Jr. appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Radio?
- Michael Tollin directed Radio.
- How long is Radio?
- Radio runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Is Radio worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Radio?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
