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Saint Ralph

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The year 1954 finds teen outcast Ralph Walker (Adam Butcher) getting in trouble at the Catholic school he attends in Ontario, Canada. When the headmaster (Gordon Pinsent) catches Ralph smoking, he puts the boy on the school's cross-county team to force him to put his time to better use. When Ralph discovers that his hospitalized mother has slipped into a coma, he decides to run in the Boston Marathon, hoping that, if he wins, God will grant him a miracle and make his mother well again.

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Saint Ralph is an amiable tear-jerker that walks a fine line between being inspirational and being hokum.

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Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune 08/25/2005
2.5/4
Canadian writer-director Michael McGowan has packed it so full of earnestness that viewers end up jogging along. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 08/08/2005
Funny, touching and uplifting. Go to Full Review Claudia Puig USA Today 08/05/2005
3.5/4
It's worth seeking out this bittersweet comedy with its emotionally resonant story and stellar performances. Go to Full Review Jason Gorber Film Scouts 06/21/2007
A-
The heart of the film and ensemble, however, is Adam Butcher. If there's any justice, this guy could have a hell of a career. Highly recommended. Go to Full Review Bruce Feld Film Journal International 03/01/2007
What writer-director Michael McGowan has pulled off is a bit of a miracle. Go to Full Review Carolyn Arends Christianity Today 10/02/2006
3/4
For the jaded moviegoer, here's a little film that just might restore your faith -- in movies and a whole lot more. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cork B @RT87142816 05/14/2023 I am not sure why this is set in the 50s other than maybe the writer is recalling growing up in a catholic school? Despite all the overt Catholic trappings, the film does not seem particularly religious - in fact there is an anti-religious undertoe. Anyway, there is this kid that has to win the Boston Marathon so Santa Claus will give him a miracle and get his mother out of a coma. Yes, I said that with a straight face. Everything you think will happen in this feel good comedy will pretty much indeed happen. Stock cast of extras, nothing special there. And yet, this film is so earnest and upbeat, it can't help but tug on your heartstrings. See more isla s @RT89656869 09/08/2022 This is a light and easy watch, even though the plot features a boy who has a mother in a coma. Yes its about miracles and its based in a somewhat strict religious school but the tone of the film is more about hope, determination and the like, than anything else. It is really quite cheesy on one level but that's not necessarily an entirely bad thing. Its amusing at times and its I enjoyed it overall, so yes, I suppose I would recommend it, if your ok with a bit of cheese, it might even make you smile. See more 01/24/2021 I enjoyed it . Good story . (How much is true ? ) See more 02/19/2019 Well done with a suburb lead actor. See more 12/19/2018 My favorite movie love watching this move See more 08/07/2017 Saint Ralph is a movie about faith. Just magnificent. See more Read all reviews
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Michael McGowan

Director

Adam Butcher

Ralph Walker

Campbell Scott

Father Hibbert

Gordon Pinsent

Father Fitzpatrick

Jennifer Tilly

Nurse Alice

Shauna MacDonald

Emma Walker

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Saint Ralph

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Synopsis The year 1954 finds teen outcast Ralph Walker (Adam Butcher) getting in trouble at the Catholic school he attends in Ontario, Canada. When the headmaster (Gordon Pinsent) catches Ralph smoking, he puts the boy on the school's cross-county team to force him to put his time to better use. When Ralph discovers that his hospitalized mother has slipped into a coma, he decides to run in the Boston Marathon, hoping that, if he wins, God will grant him a miracle and make his mother well again.
Director
Michael McGowan
Producer
Teza Lawrence, Andrea Mann, Seaton McLean, Michael Souther
Screenwriter
Michael McGowan
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Alliance Atlantis Communications
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sensual Content|Partial Nudity)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 5, 2005, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$795.1K
Runtime
1h 38m