The Mighty
“The quest for friendship is the noblest cause of all”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mighty - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-02
Top Cast
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Sharon Stone
Gwen Dillon
Elden Henson
Maxwell "Max" Kane
Kieran Culkin
Kevin "Freak" Dillon
Gena Rowlands
Gram
Harry Dean Stanton
Grim
Meat Loaf
Iggy
Jenifer Lewis
Mrs. Addison
Dov Tiefenbach
Doghouse Boy #1
Michael Colton
Doghouse Boy #2
Daniel Lee
Doghouse Boy #3
James Gandolfini
Kenny Kane
Gillian Anderson
Loretta Lee
John Bourgeois
Mr. Sacker
Eve Crawford
Mrs. Donelli
Telmo Miranda
Boy in Hall
Nadia Litz
Girl in Diner
Ron Nigrini
Man in Diner
Carl Marotte
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Leavitt
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- The Mighty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Chaos Productions, Scholastic Productions, Jane Startz Productions, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Chelsom
Charles Leavitt, Rodman Philbrick
Trevor Jones
John de Borman
Martin Walsh
Simon Fields, Julie Goldstein, Jane Startz, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Leavitt
Screenplay
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Peter Chelsom
Director
Martin Walsh
Editor
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Caroline Hanania
Production Design
Marie-Sylvie Deveau
Costume Design
Simon Fields
Producer
Jane Startz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mighty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mighty about?
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.
Who directed The Mighty?
The Mighty was directed by Peter Chelsom.
Who stars in The Mighty?
The principal cast of The Mighty includes Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton.
When was The Mighty released and how long is it?
The Mighty was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Mighty make at the box office?
The Mighty grossed $2.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Mighty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mighty was composed by Trevor Jones.
Is The Mighty based on a book or true story?
The Mighty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rodman Philbrick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mighty?
The Mighty holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).