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Radio

PG,

2003,

1h 49m,

Drama

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34%

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In a racially divided town, coach Jones (Ed Harris) spots a mentally disabled African-American student named Radio (Cuba Gooding Jr.) near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and principal Daniels (Alfre Woodard) happily notes that Radio's self-confidence is skyrocketing. But things start to sour when Jones begins taking guff from 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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Critics Consensus

The story is heavy on syrupy uplift and turns Radio into a saint/cuddly pet.

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David Germain

Associated Press

Nov 12, 2018

Gooding and Harris' characters are too pure and high-minded to exist in the real world. Yet the small-town sense of community and compassion they evoke is so goodhearted, the movie manages an amiable, if fleeting, rise in spirits.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

4/5

Lesson of kindness permeates inspiring true story.

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Ed Park

Village Voice

Oct 28, 2003

Based-on- a-true-story kitschfest.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

Feb 12, 2026

1/5

This is not a good movie. They might have tried to tug at heartstrings but those attempts are so obvious and poorly executed.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Feb 12, 2026

1/5

This was offensive on a bunch of levels. I didn't enjoy any of the performances and had no idea what this movie is trying to say...

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Nov 15, 2019

It's a film that has good intentions, [but] it's just unable to deliver, mainly because Gooding is never believable.

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Mar 13, 2019

This movie means well i guess, but it could a bit better. but it has Ed Harris and you can never go wrong with Ed Harris.

Jan 4, 2019

My favorite movie of all time

Abraham R

Nov 19, 2018

Radio se apodera de su personaje principal para lograr cautivar y crear lastima, por mucho su historia es conmovedora pero no llega a ser lo suficientemente impactante como para dejar marca en el cine, su historia no llega a muchas conclusiones asi que su ejecucion es aceptable pero sin impacto.

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Ron W

Aug 19, 2018

Under rated it should be higher

Theodore W

May 20, 2018

This True Story Didnt Need A Movie And Its Lazy The Director Probably Thought This Is A True Story So Lets Make It A Movie And It Will Be Good But Theres One Problem Its Not A Good Movie The Acting Is Terrible And So Is The Casting Radio (2003) Is Just A Cash Grab.

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Anakin W

Nov 24, 2017

A good premise but the ending left me flat.

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Synopsis

In a racially divided town, coach Jones (Ed Harris) spots a mentally disabled African-American student named Radio (Cuba Gooding Jr.) near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and principal Daniels (Alfre Woodard) happily notes that Radio's self-confidence is skyrocketing. But things start to sour when Jones begins taking guff from fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.

Director: Michael Tollin
Producer: Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins, Herb Gains
Screenwriter: Mike Rich
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Revolution Studios
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Mild Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 24, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 25, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.3M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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