# The Mighty (1998)

> Two stigmatized boys forge a heroic friendship that turns bullying, disability, and self-doubt into shared courage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4974

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Peter Chelsom
- Cast: Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton, Meat Loaf, Jenifer Lewis, Dov Tiefenbach
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119670/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, wistful, hopeful, family movie night, coming of age double feature

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey of friendship that transcends physical limitations and societal norms.

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