The Mighty Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG-13 - 1998)

The Mighty Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG-13 – 1998) challenges students to learn the importance of friendship during this film based on the fantastic novel, Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick. Explore the similarities in the film with the story of King Arthur that Kevin and Max read together. Ask students to think critically about the bullying that Max experiences and what part they can play in making sure the same kind of things don’t happen at their school.

This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the film on IMDb. See the Parents Guide for content details.

The Mighty Movie Guide for the Classroom | Quick Facts

Movie Plot (for teachers)

Struggling reader Max Kane bonds with brilliant, disabled Kevin “Freak” Dillon; together they become ‘Freak the Mighty’ to face bullies and family trauma. The friendship arc invites themes of resilience, agency, and the power of narrative to reframe identity.

Teacher Guidance

1. Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
2. Use designated pause points to analyze rhetoric, audience, and media framing.
3. Encourage debate and collaboration; require cite‑and‑explain responses—discourage copying.
4. Rewind key scenes to model close viewing and evidence gathering.

What’s Included

• Student movie guide (PDF digital fillable)
• Student movie guide (PDF print, 4 pages)
• Google Forms (self-graded quiz)
• Answer Key (4 pages)
• CCSS alignment one-pager (PDF, 1 page)

This independent educational resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by the film’s producers or distributors. Teachers are responsible for previewing content to ensure suitability for their students.