Tyson's Run

Tyson's Run

With each step comes the determination to take another.

Directed by Kim Bass

Produced by Planet 9 Productions, Beautiful Lie Pictures

2022103 min7.7 / 10

An uplifting coming-of-age drama about a teenager with autism who finds confidence and paternal connection through training for a marathon with an unlikely mentor.

When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.

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  • Does Tyson's Run end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Tyson's Run violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Tyson's Run easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is Tyson's Run scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Tyson's Run sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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