Radio
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
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Radio Trailer (2003)
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Frequently asked questions about Radio
Where can I watch Radio in the United States?
Radio is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Radio for free?
Radio streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Radio?
Radio scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Radio?
Radio stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Debra Winger. Michael Tollin is the director.
How long is Radio?
Radio runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
When did Radio come out?
Radio was released on October 24, 2003.
Which studio made Radio?
Radio was produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions and Revolution Studios in the United States.
What was the budget for Radio?
Radio was made on a budget of $35,000,000.
How much did Radio make at the box office?
Radio grossed $53,293,628 worldwide, against a budget of $35,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.