The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story
1986, English. Directed by Delbert Mann.
A profile in courage, the film examines the trauma and effort that Senator Edward Kennedy's son went through after losing his leg to a rare form of cancer and with the rehabilitation that was required.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Delbert MannDirector
- Craig T. NelsonSenator Edward Kennedy
- Susan BlakelyJoan Kennedy
- Kimber ShoopTed Kennedy Jr.
- Michael ShannonSenator John Tunney
- Erin DoughertyKara Kennedy
- Chris ConnollyPatrick Kennedy
- Sharon HolmTeresa Fitzpatrick
- Dennis CreaghanDr. Bill Reed
- David HealyDr. George Hyatt
- Robert ProhaskaBoy in Ireland
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roger O. Hirson
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How long is The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story?
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story on?
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 November 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story?
If you liked The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story, try My Dinner with Hervé, The Audrey Hepburn Story, Hounddog.
Who directed The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story?
The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986) was directed by Delbert Mann and stars Craig T. Nelson, Susan Blakely, Kimber Shoop.