Tyson's Run Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 18, 2022

Tyson's Run

Release Date: Friday, March 11, 2022 Theaters

An unathletic boy with autism strives to become an unlikely marathon champion.

Director: Kim Bass

Starring: Major Dodson • Rory Cochrane • Amy Smart • Barkhad Abdi • Reno Wilson

PG Drama 1 hr, 43 m

4.52 / 5.0

66% WILL SEE 35% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Drama

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Who stars in Tyson's Run – Cast List

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Major Dodson
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Rory Cochrane
King Ivory, White Boy Rick
Amy Smart
13 Minutes, 7500
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Barkhad Abdi
Good Time, Captain Phillips
R
Reno Wilson
A Snowy Day in Oakland

Who is making Tyson's Run – Crew List

A look at Tyson's Run behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kim Bass last helmed A Snowy Day in Oakland. The film's writer Kim Bass last penned A Snowy Day in Oakland.

Director: Kim Bass
Screenwriter: Kim Bass

Studios: Iconic Events Releasing; Collide Distribution
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the 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).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2021

Completed

Changed Tyson's Run movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and some language including offensive slurs
Runtime: 1 hr, 43 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Tyson's Run Trailers and Clips

Tyson's Run

Official Trailer

Tyson's Run Release Date: When was the film released?

Tyson's Run was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 11 , 2022. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Gold, Turning Red (re-release) and The Adam Project.

Tyson's Run DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Tyson's Run is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Friday, May 17, 2022. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Tyson's Run today on Amazon.

Tyson's Run Digital Release Date

Tyson's Run is coming out 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.