This document summarizes the key differences between the novel "Freak the Mighty" and the movie "The Mighty" which are both based on the same story. Some key similarities include Max carrying Freak on his shoulders, Freak claiming he would get a bionic body, and Loretta's inspirational quote. However, there are also notable differences such as how Freak and Max first meet, and the context around Loretta Lee's character between the two works.