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Simon Birch (1998)
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Ratings: 6.7/10 from 13,235 users
Metascore:
39/100
Reviews: 217 user | 60 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com A young boy with stunted growth is convinced that God has a great purpose for him. Director:Mark Steven Johnson |
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Rebecca Wenteworth
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Rev. Russell
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Grandmother Wenteworth
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Beatrice Winde | ... |
Hilde Grove
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Jan Hooks | ... |
Miss Leavey
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Cecilley Carroll | ... |
Marjorie
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Ann
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Sam Morton | ... |
Stuart
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John Mazzello | ... |
Simon Wenteworth
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Holly Dennison | ... |
Mrs. Birch
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Mr. Birch
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Storyline
Simon Birch tells the story of Joe and Simon's heart-warming journey of friendship. Simon Birch was born with a condition that makes him much smaller than all the other kids in town. Now, due to his condition, Simon thinks God made him this way for a reason and highly believes in God. Together, Joe and Simon go on a journey of trust and friendship to find the answers to many things. Their friendship is put to the test when some unfortunate events happen. Written by Thorpe89
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Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for language, emotional thematic elements, and an accident scene See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Angels and Armadillos See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,321,370 (USA) (13 September 1998) (596 Screens)Gross:
$18,252,684 (USA) (27 December 1998)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Larry Parks and Jay Turnbow
Performed by The Newbeats See more »
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Author John Irving doubted his novel, "A Prayer for Owen Meany", could ever be turned into a film, and sold the screen rights on the condition it not be released under the same name as his book. See more »Goofs
Continuity: As the bus heads down the hill towards the lake we see Simon with his glasses on - then there is a close-up of him without his glasses, then as the bus hits the water he's wearing them again and they fly off and hit the floor. See more »Soundtracks
"Bread and Butter"Written by Larry Parks and Jay Turnbow
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