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Radio

7.420031h 49mPGMovieDrama

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…

DirectorMichael Tollin
WriterMike Rich
ProducersHerb Gains·Todd Garner

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NetflixNetflixHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Tollin

CJCuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Radio
EHEd Harris
Ed Harris
Coach Jones
AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Principal Daniels
SMS. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson
Maggie
DWDebra Winger
Debra Winger
Linda Jones
CMChris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
Frank
SDSarah Drew
Sarah Drew
Mary Helen Jones
BSBrent Sexton
Brent Sexton
Honeycutt
RSRiley Smith
Riley Smith
Johnny
PBPatrick Breen
Patrick Breen
Tucker
BRBill Roberson
Bill Roberson
Del
MHMichael Harding
Michael Harding
Irv the Cop

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Radio — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Radio?

Radio is streaming on Netflix and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Radio on Netflix?

Yes — Radio is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Radio on Amazon Prime Video?

Radio isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Radio for free?

Radio is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is Radio based on a true story?

Yes — Radio is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).