Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
Director: T.C. Christensen
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.
Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video
Angel Studios
Amazon Prime Video with AdsTrailer
Cast
Paul Wuthrich
Alma Richards
Alesandra Durham
Margaret Richards
Nick Mathews
Morgan Richards
Skyler M. Day
Columbia Richards
Sandy Hackett
Max Francis
Paul Cartwright
Thomas Trueblood
Bryce Bishop
Coach Burns
Tatum Chiniquy
Victoria
Walter Platz
Coach Stagg
Pamela Beheshti
Reporter
Jonathan Byington
Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
Sarah Kent
School Teacher
In brief
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) is a drama, history, family film. With an average rating of 8.2/10 from 5 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 43min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story online?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story runs 103 minutes (1h 43min).
What rating does Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story have?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story has an average rating of 8.2/10 based on 5 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story from?
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story was released in 2025.
