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title: "Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/raising-the-bar-the-alma-richards-story-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1404629
imdb_id: "tt34957792"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
Year: 2025
Release Date: April 30, 2025 (US)
Genres: Drama, History, Family
Runtime: 1h 43m
Plot: 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.
Cast:
Paul Wuthrich as Alma Richards
Alesandra Durham as Margaret Richards
Nick Mathews as Morgan Richards
Ali Durham (mentioned in TMDB cast list)
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story is a 2025 drama, history, and family film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: T.C. Christensen
- **Networks / Studios**: Remember Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Wuthrich** as *Alma Richards*
- **Ali 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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story online?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story worth watching?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story holds a community rating of 8.2/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story and when was it released?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2025. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story was directed by T.C. Christensen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1404629)
- [Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) - Full cast ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34957792/fullcredits/)
- [Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1404629-raising-the-bar-the-alma-richards-story/cast)
- [Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story Cast & Characters](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/raising-the-bar-the-alma-richards-story/bTIi4DCJKb8KSSgfoYET64/credits/)

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