This shows that the story of an older boy who's always bullied as a result of his size and a strong friendship between a young boy with Morquio's syndrome. Adapted from the publication, Freak the Mighty, the film explores a construction of trust and friendship. Kevin, an intelligent guy helps Maxwell to increase his reading abilities. Inturn, Kevin wants since he's not allowed out unauthorized Maxwell to take him out places. Being the social outcasts of this town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and admit that they have been"freaks" and nothing else will prevent them.