Radio

Radio

His courage made them champions.

Directed by Michael Tollin

Produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Revolution Studios

2003109 min7.3 / 10

An uplifting true-story drama about an unlikely mentor-protégé bond that challenges prejudice and celebrates human kindness in a divided 1970s town.

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.

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  • Does Radio end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Radio easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Radio scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Radio violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Radio sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity47

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Surprise77

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Love80

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Like Radio

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Radio

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Radio, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Radio, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Radio, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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