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Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World

2015 · Movie · PG · 87 min

6.7(37)unSUB Rating

FamilyDocumentary

This documentary follows the real-life day when a young child fighting leukemia had a wish transformed into a citywide superhero adventure. It explores how that heartfelt event grew into a huge uplifting story that captured attention around the world.

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Details
Original title
Batkid Begins
Years
2015
Release date
2015-06-26
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
87 min
TMDB rating (input)
6.6/10 (37 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like uplifting documentaries about real-world passion and community, such as Mad Hot Ballroom or Why We Ride; Not for you if you want darker stakes or a less sentimental tone.

Pros: uplifting real story; inspiring community spirit; feel-good energy | Cons: limited conflict; very sentimental tone; narrow focus

Themes

  • woman director

Cast & crew

Directed by Dana Nachman