The Mighty (1998): Cast & Plot
The Mighty is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Peter Chelsom, starring Kieran Culkin as Kevin "Freak" Dillon, Elden Henson and Sharon Stone. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Chaos Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mighty About?
The premise of The Mighty without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kevin, an intelligent but house‑bound teen, tutors Maxwell to improve his reading. In exchange, Kevin asks Maxwell to take him out in town, since he isn’t allowed to leave on his own. As the town’s social outcasts, the two discover they share the same insecurities, embrace their status as “freaks,” and vow that nothing will hold them back.
The Mighty Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- school bully
- switchblade
- baseball cap
- taunting
- sword
- sidekick
- middle school
- police
- tied up
- water gun
- autobiography
- apartment
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- basement
- pond
- baritone voice
- bass voice
- alto voice
- choking
- ambulance
- chop suey
- museum
- buzz cut
- long haired man
- neck brace
- friendship
- tutor
- learning disability
- literacy
- literature
- learning to read
- crutches
- child's point of view
- junior high school
- car accident
- terminal illness
- single mother
- kidnapping
- suit of armor
- shotgun
- loneliness
- cincinnati ohio
- christmas eve
- amusement park
- misfit
- handicap
- based on novel
- independent film
- cloud
- manhole cover
- shield
The Mighty Cast & Characters
Kieran Culkin leads the cast as Kevin "Freak" Dillon, with Elden Henson as Maxwell "Max" Kane and Sharon Stone as Gwen Dillon. Directed by Peter Chelsom; 26 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Chelsom
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Kieran Culkin as Kevin "Freak" Dillon - Elden Henson as Maxwell "Max" Kane
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Sharon Stone as Gwen Dillon -
Harry Dean Stanton as Grim
Also Starring in The Mighty
· 22 more- Gena Rowlands Gram
- Joe Perrino Blade
- Gillian Anderson Loretta Lee
- Meat Loaf Iggy
- James Gandolfini Kenny Kane
- Sting The Balladeer
- Jenifer Lewis Mrs. Addison
- John Bourgeois Mr. Sacker
- Eve Crawford Mrs. Donelli
- Carl Marotte Doctor
- Daniel Lee Doghouse Boy #3
- Dov Tiefenbach Doghouse Boy #1
- Nadia Litz Girl in Diner
- Sophie Bennett Little Girl
- Rudy Webb Mr. Hampton
- Nora Sheehan Police Woman
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- Bruce Tubbe Officer
- Ron Nigrini Man in Diner
- Michael Colton Doghouse Boy #2
- Telmo Miranda Boy in Hall
- Bryon Bully Fat Boy
- Douglas Bisset Homeless Man
More from Peter Chelsom
More films directed by Peter Chelsom, best-rated first: Serendipity, A Sudden Case of Christmas, Hector and the Search for Happiness and Hannah Montana: The Movie.
The Mighty Plot Summary
What happens in The Mighty from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kevin ‘Freak’ Dillon, Kieran Culkin, is a 12-year-old boy living with Morquio syndrome that forces him to rely on leg braces and crutches. He shares a tight, loving home with his mother Gwen Dillon, Sharon Stone who is known in the neighborhood as Fair Gwen, and who keeps a brave, hopeful eye on her son. Across town, Maxwell ‘Max’ Kane, Elden Henson, is a 14-year-old with his own set of challenges. He has struggled in school, has the caretaking support of his maternal grandparents Gram and Grim, played by Gena Rowlands and Harry Dean Stanton, and endures the harsh taunts of a gang led by the delinquent Blade. Max’s life shifts when Kevin becomes his reading tutor, and an unlikely friendship blossoms that will redefine both boys’ worlds.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mighty, scene by scene
The Mighty Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mighty.
How Well Do You Know The Mighty?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Kevin “Freak” Dillon?
Cars in The Mighty
11 cars on screen, including the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1977 GMC C/K-Series Important role
The Mighty Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Sempre Amigos” and “Basta Guardare Il Cielo”.
- Also known as
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- Sempre Amigos
- Basta Guardare Il Cielo
- The Mighty - Gemeinsam sind sie stark
- My Friend Memory
- Freak the Mighty
- Les Puissants
- Un mundo a su medida
- Великан
- Az óriás
- מעל כולם
- Un món a la seva mida
- Koruyucu Meleğim
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- Ystävykset
- Potężny i szlachetny
- マイ・フレンド・メモリー
- Krybet - den frygtløse
- 陪着你走
- 마이티
- Велетень
- Max a Kevin
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The Mighty FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mighty, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mighty?
The Mighty runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Mighty released?
The Mighty was released on May 1, 1998.
Who directed The Mighty?
The Mighty was directed by Peter Chelsom.
More films by Peter Chelsom Who is in the cast of The Mighty?
The Mighty stars Kieran Culkin as Kevin "Freak" Dillon, Elden Henson as Maxwell "Max" Kane and Sharon Stone as Gwen Dillon, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Mighty have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mighty has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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