COLLECTION · Movie · 2005

Saint Ralph

Name: Saint Ralph
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 7

This Canadian made comedy/drama, set in Hamilton, Ontario in 1954, is a sweet and - at times - goofy story that becomes increasingly poignant as the minutes tick by. It's the fictional tale of a wayward 9th grader, Ralph (Adam Butcher), who is secretly living on his own while his widowed, hospitalized mother remains immersed in a coma. Frequently in trouble with Father Fitzpatrick (Gordon Pinsent), the principal of his all-boys, Catholic school, Ralph is considered something of a joke among peers until he decides to pull off a miracle that could save his mother, i.e., winning the Boston Marathon. Coached by a younger priest and former runner, Father Hibbert (Campbell Scott), whose cynicism has been lifted by the boy's pure hope, Ralph applies himself to his unlikely mission, fending off naysayers and getting help along a very challenging path from sundry allies and friends.

Source: TMDB

* 7.0 (83)ComedyDramaCanada

Soundtrack

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Directors

Michael McGowan

Countries

Canada

Studios

Running Miracles Productions · Alliance Atlantis · Amaze Film + Television

Runtime

95 min

Age rating

PG-13(US — 13+)

Release

05/08/2005

Score

7.0 / 10 (83)

Awards and nominations

Genie Award for Best Motion Picture (nominee)
Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Adam Butcher, nominee)
Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Campbell Scott and Gordon Pinsent, nominees)
Genie Award for Best Achievement in Costume Design ( Anne Dixon , nominee)
Canadian Screenwriting Award for Best Feature Film (Michael McGowan, winner )
Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography in a Theatrical Feature (Rene Ohashi, nominee)
Directors Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Achievement in Direction of a Feature Film (Michael McGowan, winner )
Directors Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Team Achievement in a Family Feature Film ( winner )
Directors Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Achievement in Production Design for a Feature Film (Matthew Davies, nominee)
London Canadian Film Festival Audience Award ( winner )
Paris Film Festival Grand Prix Award ( winner )
Young Artist Award for Best International Family Feature Film ( winner )

Where to watch

Streaming