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Radio

7.320031h 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·Michael Tollin

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KanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Tollin

Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Radio
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
Coach Jones
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Principal Daniels
S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson
Maggie
Debra Winger
Debra Winger
Linda Jones
Chris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
Frank
Sarah Drew
Sarah Drew
Mary Helen Jones
Brent Sexton
Brent Sexton
Honeycutt
Riley Smith
Riley Smith
Johnny
Patrick Breen
Patrick Breen
Tucker
Bill Roberson
Bill Roberson
Del
Michael Harding
Michael Harding
Irv the Cop

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Radio — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Radio?

Radio is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Radio on Netflix?

No, Radio is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Radio on Amazon Prime Video?

Radio isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, 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 Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

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).