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Movie poster: Radio (2003)
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Radio

2003 · 109 min Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2003
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Michael Tollin
Runtime 109 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (814 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Michael Tollin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Radio

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Coach Jones

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Principal Daniels

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Maggie

Debra Winger

Debra Winger

Linda Jones

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Frank

Sarah Drew

Sarah Drew

Mary Helen Jones

Brent Sexton

Brent Sexton

Honeycutt

Riley Smith

Riley Smith

Johnny

Patrick Breen

Patrick Breen

Tucker

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