Radio (2003) movie poster

Radio (2003)

"His courage made them champions."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 34%, MC: 38) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Michael Tollin
Runtime
1h 49m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (811 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
34%
Metacritic
38
Cast
Ed Harris as Coach Jones
Alfre Woodard as Principal Daniels
Debra Winger as Linda Jones
Chris Mulkey as Frank
Sarah Drew as Mary Helen Jones
Brent Sexton as Honeycutt
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 811 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for Radio was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Radio is a 2003 drama film directed by Michael Tollin. 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. The film has been rated by 811 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Radio delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Radio (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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