The Mighty
1998, English. Directed by Peter Chelsom.
The quest for friendship is the noblest cause of all
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 308 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mighty
The Mighty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Peter ChelsomDirector
- Sharon StoneGwen Dillon
- Elden HensonMaxwell "Max" Kane
- Kieran CulkinKevin "Freak" Dillon
- Gena RowlandsGram
- Harry Dean StantonGrim
- Meat LoafIggy
- Jenifer LewisMrs. Addison
- Dov TiefenbachDoghouse Boy #1
- Michael ColtonDoghouse Boy #2
- Daniel LeeDoghouse Boy #3
- James GandolfiniKenny Kane
- Gillian AndersonLoretta Lee
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Leavitt
- Box office
- $2.7M
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What The Mighty is based on
The Mighty is based on Freak the Mighty, a 1993 novel by Rodman Philbrick, published by Scholastic Corporation.
Novel · 1993
Freak the Mighty
By Rodman Philbrick
Published by Scholastic Corporation
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The Mighty: quick answers
Is The Mighty worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 308 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mighty?
The Mighty runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Mighty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mighty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mighty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mighty is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mighty on?
The Mighty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Mighty?
If you liked The Mighty, try Jack, Rushmore, The Breakfast Club.
Who directed The Mighty?
The Mighty (1998) was directed by Peter Chelsom and stars Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin.
What is The Mighty based on?
The Mighty is based on Freak the Mighty, a 1993 novel by Rodman Philbrick, published by Scholastic Corporation.