Saint Ralph
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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 2005 Canadian comedy-drama set in 1954 Hamilton, Ontario, following a 9th grader who trains to win the Boston Marathon in hopes of saving his comatose mother. The film blends humor with genuine emotional depth as Ralph pursues an unlikely miracle with help from a cynical priest-turned-coach. It's available now on digital and streaming platforms.
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Adam ButcherRalph Walker
Campbell ScottFather George Hibbert
Michael KanevChester Jones
Gordon Pinsent
Tamara HopeClaire Collins
Keir GilchristKid Collins
Boyd BanksWorker #1
Jennifer TillyNurse Alice
Shauna MacDonaldEmma Walker
Frank CrudeleMr. Karl
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Saint Ralph ≣ 2004 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
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When was Saint Ralph released?
Saint Ralph premiered on August 5, 2005.
Who stars in Saint Ralph?
The film stars Adam Butcher as Ralph, Gordon Pinsent as Father Fitzpatrick, and Campbell Scott as Father Hibbert.
What is Saint Ralph about?
It follows a troubled 9th grader living alone while his mother is in a coma. He decides to train for and win the Boston Marathon, believing it will be the miracle that saves her, with support from a former-runner priest and his schoolmates.
Is Saint Ralph a true story?
No, it's a fictional tale, though it draws on themes of faith, perseverance, and the power of hope set against the real backdrop of 1950s Catholic school life in Ontario.
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