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Radical

PG-13 Released Nov 3, 2023 2h 7m Drama TRAILER for Radical: Trailer 1 List
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In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students' apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story. Read More Read Less

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Critics Consensus

Offering few surprises but plenty of uplift, Radical tells a stirring fact-based story brought to life by some top-flight work from Eugenio Derbez.

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A powerful, heartwarming drama, Radical does a terrific job of highlighting the importance of dedicated teachers.

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Stephen Romei The Australian This uplifting movie, written and directed by New York-based filmmaker Christopher Zalla, is a potent reminder that we should never give up on children, because to do so is to give up on the future. Rated: 4/5 Jun 5, 2024 Full Review Pat Padua Washington Post "...hardly radical filmmaking. But like teaching, if it reaches just one struggling student or one burned-out teacher, the film argues, it could well change the world." Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 14, 2023 Full Review Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) You’ve seen this movie before; you probably won’t mind seeing it again. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 5, 2023 Full Review Jane Freebury The Canberra Times (Australia) A film that celebrates a dynamic, unconventional teacher who gets great results from his lucky students, telling a story that has its heart in exactly the right place Rated: 3/5 Jun 16, 2024 Full Review Andiee Paviour Nobody's Reading This But Me Inspired by an actual teacher, film-maker Christopher Zalla’s blast of sunshine leans heavily on earnest overdrive. Rated: 3.5/5 May 23, 2024 Full Review Nuria Vidal Cinemanía (Spain) It never falls into sentimentality but manages to be moving. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Mar 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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karen u This movie was phenomenal! Loved every minute of it, must watch!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/23 Full Review Lalo This is a must watch movie! The movie shows the struggle that some kids go through to attend school. Different lifestyles. Different mindsets. Powerful messages. I wish more theaters played this movie in the weekends for more to see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review Samia S Inspiring and real - every educator need a to see this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/07/23 Full Review VS It was an inspirational story that makes you reflect in the opportunities we already have. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/04/23 Full Review Juan Carlos Campos muy interesante con la realidad en México con la enseñanza educacional y la pobreza y pocos maestros que les importen los alumnos y que aprendan Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/04/23 Full Review karen w Terrific! Such an inspirational movie with great performances, especially all the kids! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students' apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.
Director
Christopher Zalla
Producer
Eugenio Derbez, Ben Odell, Joshua Davis
Screenwriter
Christopher Zalla
Distributor
Miercoles Entertainment
Production Co
3Pas Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Strong Language|Some Strong Violent Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 3, 2023, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.7M
Runtime
2h 7m
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