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Terry

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Terry (2005)
DocudramaBiographyDrama

The story of Terry Fox's unprecendented cross-Canada marathon on an artificial leg for cancer research that made him a national hero.The story of Terry Fox's unprecendented cross-Canada marathon on an artificial leg for cancer research that made him a national hero.The story of Terry Fox's unprecendented cross-Canada marathon on an artificial leg for cancer research that made him a national hero.

  • Director
    • Don McBrearty
  • Writer
    • Dennis Foon
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Ryan McDonald
    • Noah Reid
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    563
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don McBrearty
    • Writer
      • Dennis Foon
    • Stars
      • Shawn Ashmore
      • Ryan McDonald
      • Noah Reid
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 10 nominations total

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    Shawn Ashmore
    Shawn Ashmore
    • Terry Fox
    Ryan McDonald
    Ryan McDonald
    • Doug Alward
    • (as Ryan MacDonald)
    Noah Reid
    Noah Reid
    • Darrell Fox
    Matt Gordon
    Matt Gordon
    • Bill Vigars
    Catherine Disher
    Catherine Disher
    • Betty Fox
    David Huband
    David Huband
    • Rolly Fox
    Adam Butcher
    Adam Butcher
    • Chad
    David Keeley
    David Keeley
    • Bobby Orr
    Shauna MacDonald
    Shauna MacDonald
    • Truck-Stop Waitress
    Shannon Lawson
    • Mrs. Jones
    Amber Cull
    • Nancy Fox
    Darryl Flatman
    • Fred Fox
    Vivien Endicott-Douglas
    Vivien Endicott-Douglas
    • Judy Fox
    Mack Furlong
    • Newfoundland Reporter
    Oscar Evans
    • Small Boy
    David Frisch
    David Frisch
    • Dr. Piper
    Tom Slater
    Tom Slater
    • Gander Mayor
    Dax Ravina
    Dax Ravina
    • Local DJ
    • Director
      • Don McBrearty
    • Writer
      • Dennis Foon
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    10the_moody_youngest

    Hate this movie, there is something wrong with you!

    This is everything I like in a film. I watched this on TV, knowing it would be good, I was right. I talked to my friend Stephanie on the phone and we watched it together, we were both pleased! 1. The acting, I never knew Shawn Ashmore was so good. All I have seen him in was X Men, In A Heartbeat and a couple other things. Excellent acting. Even though Shawn and Terry's voices were nothing alike, GREAT MOVIE! 2. The story. Terry fox was a Canadian legend and hero and we remember him greatly. If only he was still here, he was a great person.

    3. It shows how proud Canadians can be instead of all these Americans called us Canadians losers. We are good people.

    This film deserves an Oscar. One of the best films ever made.
    7susan-pettit

    A real Canadian hero I'll never forget

    A more PC view of Terry's incredible feat that bonded many Canadians and thousands worldwide in a mutual battle. Still & all, got a little verklempt at how personable our hero was portrayed, his pain & endurance clear, but not in your face. Great re-enactments of archive footage for the benefit of a younger audience. A good docu-drama best viewed annually: like "Saving Private Ryan" on D-day, like "Braveheart" on Robbie Burns day, like "The Bells of St. Mary's" at Christmastide; to remind us of the emotional ties we have with the battles we wage. It's not so much the performance but the discussions or private thoughts that ensue.
    8charlie411

    saw it

    I'd have to say it was a very well done movie. I do not know much about Terry Fox but I think Shawn did a good job of portraying what Terry must have been feeling during that time. I found out at the end of the movie that he died about 4 months after he completed that run. Possibly the hardship he endured getting thru the run sped his eventual decline. But yeah, good job Shawn. He is getting better and better at acting. I think people should see the movie, especially if you do not really know about Terry. By the way, if your are a crier, be warned, this movie will have you bawling. Keep a box of tissues nearby.:) As for the quality of the movie, I think they did a good job making it look and feel like you are back in the late '70s early '80s. All in all, I approve.
    6stargeek99

    Good inspiring film, but omits large chunks of Terry's personality.

    As a kid growing up I can remember Terry Fox. I can also remember taking part in the first Terry Fox run at my school when I was in grade 2. I think it's great that he's left such a legacy.

    This is the second movie about Terry Fox I've seen. The first, "The Terry Fox Story" (1983) makes no bones about Terry's complicated personality and his sometimes strained relationships with those around him. It was well known that what drove Terry to take on a challenge such as this also made it difficult to be around him.

    Fox's story in "Terry" seems accurate enough, but with the glaring omission of the more controversial sides of his personality. I think this is a shame, as it doesn't take away from his accomplishments at all but makes him more real, and to that end more people could connect to him rather than some nostalgic saintly version of him.

    Terry Fox is a true Canadian hero and his story should continue to be told. Overall a fine made-for-TV movie, but check out the other version as well.
    10lil_pink_kitty_2003

    Terry Fox

    I loved the movie! It was so good. Those who haven't watched the movie yet, rent it!! Shawn is brilliant in this movie as he portraits Terry Fox. He is such an inspiration to all of us Canadians. He never thought of himself while he ran the Marathon of Hope, but only the children who suffered from cancer all over Canada. He has done such an amazing thing by running across Canada to raise money for cancer research that he gave the children hope that they will survive and that at least somebody cares about them and is willing to do something about it. His dream came true even after his death and his legacy lives on! For 25 years, millions of Canadians have done the Terry Fox run in honor of his memory and they've raised millions of dollars! "A dollar for each Canadian" Terry said, and his dream came true. Terry Fox truly is Canada's biggest hero.

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    • Trivia
      In the re-enactment of Terry Fox's speech in Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square, Terry is wearing a hockey jersey with nothing on the front. In real life, he was wearing Darryl Sittler's NHL All-Star Team jersey (with the NHL logo displayed predominantly), but the cost of licensing the NHL logo meant the shirt was left blank (though Sittler's name and number is still on the back)
    • Goofs
      In one scene, Bill Vigars refers to Canada Day, the July 1 holiday commemorating the Confederation of Canada. This may be perceived as an anachronism, as the holiday was not officially known as Canada Day until 1982; in 1980, its official name was still Dominion Day. However, it should be noted that informally, many Canadians were already referring to the holiday as Canada Day; the official name change *reflected* an already existing usage.
    • Connections
      Remake of Terry Fox: Le coureur de l'espoir (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Turnaround
      Written and Performed by Stan Rogers

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2005 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Shaftesbury Films
      • Shaftesbury Heroes
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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
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