Radio (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2003, Radio is a drama film directed by Mike Tollin, running about 109 minutes. “His courage made them champions.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school football coach, Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, tormented man into an inspiration to his community.
Who’s in it. Radio stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Radio, Ed Harris as Coach Jones, Alfre Woodard as Principle Daniels and S. Epatha Merkerson as Maggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Radio has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $53.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Radio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Radio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Radio (2003)?
- In US, Radio is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Radio worth watching?
- Radio holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Radio?
- Radio stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson and Debra Winger.
- When was Radio released?
- Radio was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.