Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
Synopsis
In 1908, eighth grader Alma Richards quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education, leading him to compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics and win a gold medal.
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Raising The Bar | Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-12
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Paul Wuthrich
Alma Richards
Ali Durham
Margaret Richards
Nick Mathews
Morgan Richards
Skyler M. Day
Columbia Richards
Sandy Hackett
Max Francis
Paul Cartwright
Thomas Trueblood
Bryce Bishop
Coach Burns
Tatum Chiniquy
Victoria
Walter Platz
Coach Stagg
Pamela Beheshti
Reporter
Jonathan Byington
Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
Sarah Kent
School Teacher
Craig Gregersen
Olympic Games Cameraman
Kenyon Stinger
Alma Richards (10)
Claire Merrill
Columbia Richards (8)
Ryley Hemingway
Joseph Richards
Kimball Stinger
Charles Richards
Larry Bagby
President Brimball
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$411K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.C. Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- T.C. Christensen
- Original Title
- Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $411K
- Production Studios
- Remember Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.C. Christensen
T.C. Christensen
T.C. Christensen
Tanner Christensen
T.C. Christensen, Ron Tanner
Department Leadership Roster
T.C. Christensen
Director
T.C. Christensen
Writer
Tanner Christensen
Editor
T.C. Christensen
Producer
T.C. Christensen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
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What is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story about?
In 1908, eighth grader Alma Richards quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education, leading him to compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics and win a gold medal.
Who directed Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story was directed by T.C. Christensen.
Who stars in Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story?
The principal cast of Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story includes Paul Wuthrich, Ali Durham, Nick Mathews, Skyler M. Day, Sandy Hackett.
When was Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story released and how long is it?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story make at the box office?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story grossed $411K in worldwide ticket sales.