The Mighty (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, The Mighty is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Chelsom, running about 100 minutes. “The quest for friendship is the noblest cause of all” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.
Who’s in it. The Mighty stars Sharon Stone as Gwen Dillon, Elden Henson as Maxwell "Max" Kane, Kieran Culkin as Kevin "Freak" Dillon and Gena Rowlands as Gram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Mighty has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mighty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mighty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mighty (1998)?
- In US, The Mighty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mighty worth watching?
- The Mighty holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mighty?
- The Mighty stars Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands and Harry Dean Stanton.
- When was The Mighty released?
- The Mighty was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.