Radio(2003)
His courage made them champions.
Radio Synopsis
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.
Radio (2003) is a drama film directed by Michael Tollin, released on October 24, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard and S. Epatha Merkerson. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 909 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Tollin
- Writers:
- Mike Rich
- Producers:
- Herb Gains, Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins
- Cinematographer:
- Don Burgess
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Tollin/Robbins Productions, Revolution Studios
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $53,293,628
- Status:
- Released
Radio (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Radio before you stream it.
Radio Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Michael Tollin, written by Mike Rich, produced by Herb Gains, Michael Tollin and Brian Robbins.
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Radio Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 909 ratings.
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Radio – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Radio online?
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Radio (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Radio?
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The main cast of Radio (2003) includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson and Debra Winger. The film was directed by Michael Tollin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Radio released?
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Radio was released on October 24, 2003 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Radio worth watching?
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Radio (2003) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 909 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Radio?
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Yes. The official Radio trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.