The Mighty
Movie • 1998 • Drama
ReportThis tells the story of a strong friendship between a young boy with Morquio's syndrome and an older boy who is always bullied because of his size. Adapted from the novel, Freak the Mighty, the film explores a building of trust and friendship. Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not allowed out unauthorized. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.
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jaybeesaur
a child dies in his sleep due to complications with his Morquio syndrome. this happens off screen, but there is an ambulance scene that follows
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jaybeesaur
a character is taken by their estranged father from their grandparent's custody, this is a significant plot point and has a lot of screen time
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jaybeesaur
a child chokes during school lunch and is hospitalized, the doctor explains his condition to the mother during this scene as well
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