Saint Ralph (2005)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Saint Ralph
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | — | YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is Saint Ralph about?
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. Saint Ralph is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 2005-08-05, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Saint Ralph worth watching?
TMDB users rate Saint Ralph 7.1 out of 10 from 88 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Saint Ralph?
In the United States, Saint Ralph streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael McGowan
Cast
- Adam Butcher as Ralph Walker
- Campbell Scott as Father George Hibbert
- Michael Kanev as Chester Jones
- Gordon Pinsent
- Tamara Hope as Claire Collins
- Keir Gilchrist as Kid Collins
- Boyd Banks as Worker #1
- Jennifer Tilly as Nurse Alice
- Shauna MacDonald as Emma Walker
- Frank Crudele as Mr. Karl
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Sources
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