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  • 2003
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2003
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m

Summary A dramatic and moving story inspired by events in the life of "Radio," a man who made an enduring impact on the lives of those around him. The film focuses on the mentoring relationship between a high school football coach (Harris) and Radio (Gooding) and how their unique friendship ultimately transforms the conservative attitudes of a ...

Directed By: Michael Tollin

Written By: Mike Rich, Gary Smith

  • 2003
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2003
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 49 m

Radio

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
38
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 46 User Ratings
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Summary A dramatic and moving story inspired by events in the life of "Radio," a man who made an enduring impact on the lives of those around him. The film focuses on the mentoring relationship between a high school football coach (Harris) and Radio (Gooding) and how their unique friendship ultimately transforms the conservative attitudes of a ...

Directed By: Michael Tollin

Written By: Mike Rich, Gary Smith

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
38
13% Positive
4 Reviews
56% Mixed
18 Reviews
31% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
38
13% Positive
4 Reviews
56% Mixed
18 Reviews
31% Negative
10 Reviews

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75
There is no cynicism in Radio, no angle or edge. It's about what it's about, with an open, warm and fond nature. Every once in a while human nature expresses itself in a way we can feel good about, and this is one of those times.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
60
A gentle film yet develops increasing dramatic tension beneath its easygoing, fair-minded surface.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
50
A tall glass of hogwash that's terrified to declare itself the racial-healing melodrama it is.
By Wesley Morris FULL REVIEW
40
Sweet, slushy mush of a family film.
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40
The cast, which includes Alfre Woodard and Debra Winger, manages to give thoughtful performances that salvage the film's integrity.
By Kirk Honeycutt FULL REVIEW
30
Beyond mawkish, Radio would be harmless twaddle were it not for the offensive depiction of its hero, the real-life James Robert Kennedy.
By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW
20
Based-on-a-true-story kitschfest.
By Ed Park FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 46 User Ratings
8.0
76% Positive
35 Ratings
15% Mixed
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9% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 46 User Ratings
8.0
76% Positive
35 Ratings
15% Mixed
7 Ratings
9% Negative
4 Ratings

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Production Company Revolution Studios, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Release Date Oct 24, 2003
Duration 1 h 49 m
Rating PG
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Tagline His courage made them champions.
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Awards

Image Awards (NAACP)
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 2 Nominations
Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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