Radio (2003)
Radio is a 2003 drama movie directed by Michael Tollin, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris and Alfre Woodard.
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.
Quick answers
What is Radio about?
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.
When was Radio released?
Radio was released on 24 October 2003.
How long is Radio?
Radio runs 1h 49m.
Who made Radio?
Radio was directed by Michael Tollin.
Where can I watch Radio?
Radio is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Radio
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Radio
- Ed Harris as Coach Jones
- Alfre Woodard as Principal Daniels
- S. Epatha Merkerson as Maggie
- Debra Winger as Linda Jones
- Chris Mulkey as Frank
- Sarah Drew as Mary Helen Jones
- Brent Sexton as Honeycutt
- Riley Smith as Johnny
- Patrick Breen as Tucker
- Bill Roberson as Del
- Michael Harding as Irv the Cop