# Saint Ralph (2005)

> A lonely Catholic-school teenager turns marathon training into a desperate act of faith for his comatose mother.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14965

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Michael McGowan
- Cast: Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Michael Kanev, Gordon Pinsent, Tamara Hope, Keir Gilchrist, Boyd Banks, Jennifer Tilly
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384488/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, heartwarming, nostalgic, lazy weekend, inspirational movie night

## Synopsis

A boy's determination to save his mother leads him to unexpected triumphs and personal growth.

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