The Mighty

A heartfelt journey of friendship that transcends physical limitations and societal norms.

Critics broadly found the film a spirited, sincere, and modestly whimsical drama whose emotional force comes from the healing power of friendship.

• Kevin and Maxwell recognize their shared status as outcasts and build trust through reciprocal support.
• Kevin and Maxwell transform their adventures through the language of knights, armor, and heroic quests.
• Kevin's Morquio syndrome and Maxwell's reading difficulties shape the boys' relationship, limits, and self-understanding.
• Kevin helps Maxwell improve his reading, turning education into a concrete pathway toward confidence and agency.

• The Sandlotwarm coming-of-age drama centered on an unlikely friendship between socially isolated boys
• Wonderemotionally sincere youth drama about friendship, bullying, and outsider identity
• Stand by Mepoignant coming-of-age story in which friendship helps boys confront fear and adversity
• The Curegentle, imaginative family drama about friendship overcoming social barriers

Director

Peter Chelsom

Release Date

1998-06-01

Runtime

100 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (308)

What is The Mighty about?

Two stigmatized boys forge a heroic friendship that turns bullying, disability, and self-doubt into shared courage.

What is The Mighty like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Mighty as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is The Mighty violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Mighty as mild.

What did critics think of The Mighty?

Critics broadly found the film a spirited, sincere, and modestly whimsical drama whose emotional force comes from the healing power of friendship.

Which films are like The Mighty?

Films with a similar feel include The Sandlot, Wonder, Stand by Me, and The Cure.

How long is The Mighty?

The Mighty runs 100 minutes.

Where can I watch The Mighty?

In United States, The Mighty streams on YouTube Free.