Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
2025 · Movie · 103 min
★ 6.7(5)unSUB Rating
In 1908, eighth grader Alma Richards quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education, leading him to compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics and win a gold medal.
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Details
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-04-30
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 103 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 8.2/10 (5 votes)
Themes
- olympic games
- based on true story
- drop-out
- family drama
- inspiring story
- historical drama
- 1910s
- 1900s
- independent film
- 20th century
- sports drama
- high jumper
- +2 more
Cast & crew
Paul Wuthrich
as Alma Richards
Alesandra Durham
as Margaret Richards
Nick Mathews
as Morgan Richards
Skyler M. Day
as Columbia Richards
Sandy Hackett
as Max Francis
Paul Cartwright
as Thomas Trueblood
Bryce Bishop
as Coach Burns
Tatum Chiniquy
as Victoria
Walter Platz
as Coach Stagg
Pamela Beheshti
as Reporter
Directed by T.C. Christensen