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Radio 2003

A high school football coach develops an unexpected and heartwarming friendship with Radio, a man with cognitive disabilities, in this inspiring drama. Radio’s presence on the team and within the small Southern town challenges conventional attitudes and brings a sense of joy and acceptance to the community. Their bond becomes a catalyst for positive change, demonstrating the power of compassion and understanding.

A high school football coach develops an unexpected and heartwarming friendship with Radio, a man with cognitive disabilities, in this inspiring drama. Radio’s presence on the team and within the small Southern town challenges conventional attitudes and brings a sense of joy and acceptance to the community. Their bond becomes a catalyst for positive change, demonstrating the power of compassion and understanding.

Does Radio have end credit scenes?

No!

Radio does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Radio

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Ratings and Reviews for Radio

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Metacritic

38

Metascore

6.5

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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0%

User Score

IMDb

6.9 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

72

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User Score

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Radio (2003) Quiz: Test your knowledge about the 2003 drama film Radio, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris.

Which actor portrays the title character, Radio, in the 2003 film?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Radio

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Radio Trailer (2003)

Cars Featured in Radio

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AMC

1972

Gremlin

Buick

Skylark

Cadillac

1970

Sedan DeVille

Chevrolet

Blazer

Chevrolet

1964

C-Series

Chevrolet

1967

C-Series

Chevrolet

1969

Camaro

Chevrolet

1975

Camaro

Chevrolet

1966

Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet

1972

Chevelle Malibu

Radio Themes and Keywords

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white saviorcharacter name as titleprincipalteenage boystudent athleteamerican football sportschoolboy in a girls' locker roomdocudrama dramaperiod dramaperiod pieceradiocoachhigh schoolfootballfootball coachhigh school coachsouth carolinafootball movieaffectionfemale principalinterracial friendshippolice arrestends with real life footageilliteracythrowing graduation caps into the airhigh school graduationgraduation ceremonyquitting a jobhigh school basketballlocker roommale male hugmother son hugchristmas presenthigh school footballnicknameprejudiceunderdogracial tensionrace relationsinterracial relationshipfootball teamfootball playerdisenfranchisementdiscriminationdisabilitycompassionamerican southsports teamone word title

Radio Other Names and Titles

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Meu Nome É Rádio Mi chiamano Radio Sie nennen ihn Radio Me llaman Radio Meu Nome é Rádio Радио Rádió רדיו 라디오 真情电波 Radijas Радіо Me Llaman Radio

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