An unathletic boy with autism strives to become an unlikely marathon champion.
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Release Date:
Friday, March 11, 2022 Nationwide
thematic elements and some language including offensive slurs PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED
Plot: What's the story about?
When 15-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval.
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Who stars in Tyson's Run: Cast List
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Who's making Tyson's Run: Crew List
A look at the Tyson's Run behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kim Bass last directed A Snowy Day in Oakland. The film's writer Kim Bass last wrote A Snowy Day in Oakland.
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Production: What we know about Tyson's Run?
Key Facts
- Autistic actor Major Dodson plays lead role of autistic teen (11/24/2021).
- "Tyson's Run is a film I felt compelled to make," said Writer and Director Kim Bass. "We are using autism as a vehicle to explain that everyone is gifted, everyone is unique, and everyone has to be given an opportunity to flourish and be the best person that he or she can be." Bass is an Emmy®-nominated screenplay and teleplay writer best known for his work on "In Living Color," "Sister, Sister" and the Nickelodeon sitcom "Kenan & Kel" (11/24/2021).
Filming Timeline
- 2021 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
Tyson's Run Release Date: When was the film released?
Tyson's Run was a Nationwide release in 2022 on Friday, March 11, 2022. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Turning Red (re-release), Ash & Dust and The Adam Project.
Tyson's Run DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Tyson's Run was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 .
Tyson's Run VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Tyson's Run was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.