SummaryA funny, heartwarming and inspirational tale of a boy who dares to dream big. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)
Directed By:Michael McGowan
Written By:Michael McGowan
Saint Ralph
Metascore
Mixed or Average
51
User score
Generally Favorable
6.5
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
43% Positive
9 Reviews
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48% Mixed
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100
This deliciously offbeat Canadian comedy gets its charm from marvelous acting and from a screenplay bursting with ideas. Great fun.
75
Wants to be a sex farce, a sports film and a serious meditation on Catholicism. To its credit, it succeeds as all three.
63
As predictably uplifting movies go, Saint Ralph isn't completely charmless.
60
Though Butcher is appealing, Saint Ralph is anchored by Scott's persuasive work as a model of intelligent decency.
50
The real miracle here is that the hard-working cast manages to turn McGowan's script into an intermittently touching tale.
40
The most blatant rip-off is of the "Rushmore" soundtrack. But Ralph Walker is no Max Fischer, and his monomania gets dull fast.
30
In fairness, the movie isn't the absolute worst of its kind and there's a certain charm to Butcher's amiable, puppy-eyed performance. But Michael McGowan's direction is as flat as an asphalt road, and his script is gasping for air long before it enters the final stretch.
User score
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
17% Mixed
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Nov 27, 2021
7
This is a light and easy watch, even though the plot features a boy who has a mother in a coma. Yes its about miracles and its based in a somewhat strict religious school but the tone of the film is more about hope, determination and the like, than anything else. It is really quite cheesy on one level but that's not necessarily an entirely bad thing. Its amusing at times and its I enjoyed it overall, so yes, I suppose I would recommend it, if your ok with a bit of cheese, it might even make you smile.
Mar 15, 2024
0
What could have been an excellent movie for all audiences is spoiled rotten due to completely unnecessary immodesty on display at the beginning of the movie. Such a shame.
Production Company:
- Alliance Atlantis Communications
- Amaze Film + Television
- Running Miracles Productions
Release Date:Aug 5, 2005
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Finding yourself on the starting line of life.
Awards
Genie Awards
• 5 Nominations
Directors Guild of Canada
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
