The Mighty movie guide includes a worksheet, discussion questions, and answer key to help students explore friendship, bullying, and personal growth in this adaptation of Freak the Mighty. Use it for close viewing, character analysis, and discussion as students connect Kevin and Max’s story to courage, empathy, and the choices students make in their own communities.
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
Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
Use designated pause points to analyze rhetoric, audience, and media framing.
Encourage debate and collaboration; require cite‑and‑explain responses—discourage copying.
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.
