- Release Date: 2003
- Runtime: 109 min
- Genre: Drama, Sport
- Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson ... see all
- Director: Michael Tollin
- Plot: Football coach Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio... Read more
User Reviews
Almost Too Good To Be True
Jan 22, 2007
ccthemovieman-1 - imdb.com
Jan 22, 2007ccthemovieman-1 - imdb.com
This was unusual: a modern-day film which was ultra-nice. In fact, it was so nice it bordered on being too hard to believe in parts. As I watching this based-on-a-real-life story, I was thinking, "nobody is this nice, this tolerant."... Full review
Phenomenal
Nov 25, 2005
bth2004 - imdb.com
Nov 25, 2005bth2004 - imdb.com
This is one of the best films I have ever seen! How anyone can knock this movie just befuddles my imagination! First of all, Gooding's and Harris's performances were simply spectacular, especially Gooding. That is the only way I can... Full review
Radio Is The Real Deal!!!
Apr 05, 2005
psteelgit - imdb.com
Apr 05, 2005psteelgit - imdb.com
EXCUSE ME!!! HellOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! CUBA GOODING,Jr. Should Have Won An Oscar For His Portrayal In This Film!!! He WAS the film! While the film may be lacking in some areas, Cuba was awesome... and for me, this is the best role... Full review
Excellent thought-provoking film done with super editorial work and world-class acting by Ed Harris & Cuba Gooding Jr.
Mar 28, 2005
ajmclean_2 - imdb.com
Mar 28, 2005ajmclean_2 - imdb.com
The fact that the movie is based on a true story contributes to a better and, of course, more realistic experience and keeps the viewer focused on the basic theme of the movie. The story is filled with unexpected twists... Full review
sentimental but hard to resist
Nov 15, 2004
Roland E. Zwick - imdb.com
Nov 15, 2004Roland E. Zwick - imdb.com
'Radio' tells the true life story of a high school football coach who befriends a severely mentally retarded young man (whom they nickname 'Radio' because he loves listening to the radio so much), lets him hang out with the team,... Full review
A film with great realism.
Sep 27, 2004
phardwick - imdb.com
Sep 27, 2004phardwick - imdb.com
Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr. where cast perfectly in this film. It's a heart-warming story that reaffirms the belief that we can all make a difference if we just care. I think there was a lot of realism with... Full review
GOOD MOVIE!
Sep 26, 2004
vitroshe - imdb.com
Sep 26, 2004vitroshe - imdb.com
I really enjoyed Radio and think it was one of the nicest movies I have seen. I think it a movie for everyone and teaches many lessons about life. I was also amazed to find out that the move was... Full review
Radio is one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen.
Aug 26, 2004
Eliason_Collateral10 - imdb.com
Aug 26, 2004Eliason_Collateral10 - imdb.com
Corniness Warning. As many fellow IMDb users already know, I'm not a corny, cheesy person. If you don't want to read this kind of review, then go.To tell you the truth, you're hearing this from a man who laughed through... Full review
Sweet movie
Apr 03, 2004
Brigid O Sullivan - imdb.com
Apr 03, 2004Brigid O Sullivan - imdb.com
Not much to it but a validation of small town values and the embracing of a mentally challenged young man into its heart.I read some of the reviews and was surprised at some of the hostility it engendered. I felt... Full review
IT'S JUST A TRULY GREAT FILM.
Oct 26, 2003
mack3175 - imdb.com
Oct 26, 2003mack3175 - imdb.com
I thought Uptown Girls was the most touching movies of 2003. But after seeing this movie, I now think it comes in a tie with Uptown Girls. It's perfectly well acted by Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr. The story... Full review
News
Radio
christianitytoday.com –
2009-04-18
Radio (DVD)
filmink.com.au –
2008-06-01
Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment. Available now to buy and rent. SRP: $39.95 Improving vastly on his earlier movie-making attempt (the toxic mess that was Summer Catch), director Mike Tollin reaches into the "true story" file, and comes up with a... ... Full Article
Radio
latimes.com –
2008-02-24
Noon-2 p.m. - A Prairie Home Companion: Broadcast, taped Saturday at the McCown Gymnasium at Winona State University with guests blues pianist-singer Marcia Ball and Cajun group BeauSoleil. ... Full Article
Radio
latimes.com –
2008-02-10
Record Shelf: Part 1 (11 a.m.-noon) and 2 (7-8 p.m.) of a two-part interview with pianist Leon Fleisher, KUSC -FM (91.5). Noon-2 p.m. - A Prairie Home Companion: Broadcast taped Saturday at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. ... Full Article
Review of the year: Radio
telegraph.co.uk –
2007-12-14


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