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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.

He's hoping for a miracle. He doesn't have a prayer.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Starring: Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Michael Kanev

Released: September 11, 2004

Runtime: 95.0

Popularity Rating: 2.489

Alliance Atlantis Communications, Amaze Film + Television, Running Miracles Productions

Canada

Ralph Walker Adam Butcher
Father George Hibbert Campbell Scott
Michael Kanev
Gordon Pinsent
Tamara Hope
Kid Collins Keir Gilchrist

Art — Art Direction: Ken Watkins
Art — Production Design: Matthew Davies
Art — Set Decoration: Erica Milo
Camera — Director of Photography: Rene Ohashi
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Anne Dixon
Directing — Director: Michael McGowan
Directing — Script Supervisor: Jill Carter
Production — Casting: Deirdre Bowen
Production — Casting: Jenny Lewis
Production — Producer: Andrea Mann
Production — Producer: Michael Souther
Production — Producer: Seaton McLean
Production — Producer: Teza Lawrence
Sound — Music: Andrew Lockington
Writing — Writer: Michael McGowan