Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Chris Ploszczansky

This is the story of Ralph Walker, a 14-year-old who in 1954 outran everyone's expectations in his bold quest to win the Boston Marathon. His seriously ill mother knows he is waiting to explode into g...( read more  read more... )reatness, except that he has no idea where that greatness will manifest itself. Then, an unfortunate incident of self-abuse in the community pool inadvertently points him in the right direction. As penance for his actions, Ralph is conscripted to the cross-country team. Desperate to believe a miracle will bring his mother out of a coma, Ralph becomes a convert to the church of running and sets his sights on winning the Boston Marathon.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Michael McGowan

Release Date: August 5, 2005

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DVD Release Date: December 13, 2005

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  • October 31, 2009
    Absolute faith, purity, and prayer. Beautiful movie...
  • March 7, 2008
    Although the hospital scenes were inaccurate, I still couldn't help but love this movie. A charming story about a 14 year old Canadian boy who goes to Catholic school while his mother is in a coma. In order to bring about the miracle she needs, he sets out to win the Boston Mara...( read more)thon.
  • June 11, 2006
    Didn't know whether I should cheer for the boy or simply stare in awe as another manipulative little devil of a film speeds by with little saving grace. Definately needs a little more spirit to cross -this- finish line.
  • February 26, 2009
    not bad kind of an interesting story most would enjoy this if nothing else was on
  • September 10, 2008
    Una historia de fe... un niņo busca producir un milagro que saque a su madre del coma. Entretenida y conmovedora.
  • September 7, 2008
    One of those underdog movies where the main character is a 14yr. old social outcast named Ralph whose mother is in a coma in the hospital and he believes that only a miracle can save her.
    If you are looking for miracles, how about winning the Boston Marathon! So, Ralph trains t...( read more)o win the Boston Marathon. This movie works like an inspirational underdog sports movie should where you are cheering the hero along and want to see how things turn out in the end.
    It's a feel good movie if that's what you are in the mood for.
  • July 23, 2008
    weirdest kid ever!!!!!!!!

Critic Reviews


August 5, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today

It's worth seeking out this bittersweet comedy with its emotionally resonant story and stellar performances. full review

August 5, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post

Writer-director Michael McGowan proves there's a reason people keep making underdog sports movies. full review

April 8, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Unrepentant hokum. full review

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