Radio (2003) Radio

Radio ★★½ 2003 (PG) Feelgooder inspired by the true story of the mentally disabled James "Radio" Kennedy (Gooding Jr.), who befriends the kindly local football coach (Harris) and becomes a beloved mascot of sorts in Anderson, South Carolina circa 1976. Coach Jones finds Radio (so named for his ample, much-loved collection of discarded radios) locked in a storage shed after being taunted by a few players and is determined to help him. Radio, in turn, ends up teaching the town a lesson or two about the Golden Rule. Top notch cast and script can't completely save the somewhat saccharine but nonetheless inspirational story. Based on a Sports Illustrated story by Gary Smith. 109m/C VHS, DVD. US Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Chris Mulkey, Sarah Drew, Riley Smith, Patrick Breen, Brent Sexton, Debra Winger; Director: Mike Tollin; Writer: Mike Rich; Writer: Don Burgess; Cameo: James Horner.

At-a-glance
Year Released 2003
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 109
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD
Filmed In United States
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Patrick Breen
Actor Ed Harris
Actor Riley Smith
Actor Alfre Woodard
Actor S. Epatha Merkerson
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr.
Actor Sarah Drew
Actor Chris Mulkey
Actor Brent Sexton
Actor Debra Winger
Cameo James Horner
Cinematographer Don Burgess
Director Mike Tollin
Writer Mike Rich