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.
Acting
Kieran Culkin's wit masks heartbreaking fragility.
Writing
Arthurian legend woven into suburban Ohio perfectly.
Costume
That homemade armor is cinema, actually.
Director
Peter Chelsom
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Rodman Philbrick's 'Freak the Mighty,' a staple of 90s middle school reading lists. The film softens the novel's sharper edges but keeps its soul.
This was Kieran Culkin's first major role after 'Home Alone' fame—he fought hard for it, proving he wasn't just Macaulay's little brother.
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