Question 1

Why was the movie's original title changed from 'Freak the Mighty'?

Accepted Answer

The studio Miramax found the original title 'Freak the Mighty' too offensive, so it was changed to 'The Mighty'.

Question 2

What unusual detail appears about the King Arthur book Kevin reads with Max?

Accepted Answer

The book shown is Sir James Thomas Knowles' 1860 version, but the passages read are actually a free adaptation by screenwriter Charles Leavitt, not from that book.

Question 3

What connection do the two young stars of 'The Mighty' have to another 1999 film?

Accepted Answer

Kieran Culkin and Elden Henson both starred in 'She's All That' one year after 'The Mighty'.

Question 4

What was the fate of Rodman Philbrick's original screenplay adaptation of his own book?

Accepted Answer

Rodman Philbrick's original screenplay was scrapped because it was too much like the book.

Question 5

What major award recognition did 'The Mighty' receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes (USA) in 1999.

Question 6

Why was the movie's title changed from 'Freak the Mighty' to 'The Mighty'?

Accepted Answer

Miramax, the studio distributing the film, found the original title 'Freak the Mighty' too offensive, so it was changed to 'The Mighty'.

Question 7

What unusual detail appears about the King Arthur book Kevin reads with Max?

Accepted Answer

The book shown on screen is Sir James Thomas Knowles' 1860 version, but the passages read are actually a free adaptation paraphrased by screenwriter Charles Leavitt from various versions.

Question 8

What happened to Rodman Philbrick's original screenplay for the film?

Accepted Answer

The author of the source book wrote the original screenplay, but it was scrapped because it was too much like the book.

Question 9

Which two young actors from this film would reunite in 'She's All That' the following year?

Accepted Answer

Kieran Culkin and Elden Henson, who played Kevin Dillon and Maxwell Kane respectively, both starred in She's All That (1999) one year later.

Question 10

What arrangement do Kevin and Maxwell make that helps them both overcome their limitations?

Accepted Answer

Kevin helps Maxwell improve his reading skills, and in return Maxwell takes Kevin out places since Kevin isn't authorized to go out alone.

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