The Mighty (Film), released 1998 — adapted from Freak the Mighty by W. R. Philbrick, Rodman Philbrick, W R Philbrick.
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 authorized to go out. 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.
Starring Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton.
Directed by Peter Chelsom.
