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Release Date:
11 September 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.Plot:
A young boy with stunted growth is convinced that God has a great purpose for him. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(10 articles)
Strathairn by the truckload (From ioncinema. 3 February 2006)
Add 'em And The Antz
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 6 October 1998)
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This is an amazing and brilliant movie. Should be watched by everyone. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ian Michael Smith | ... | Simon Birch | |
| Joseph Mazzello | ... | Joe Wenteworth | |
| Ashley Judd | ... | Rebecca Wenteworth | |
| Oliver Platt | ... | Ben Goodrich | |
| David Strathairn | ... | Rev. Russell | |
| Dana Ivey | ... | Grandmother Wenteworth | |
| Beatrice Winde | ... | Hilde Grove | |
| Jan Hooks | ... | Miss Leavey | |
| Cecilley Carroll | ... | Marjorie | |
| Sumela Kay | ... | Ann (as Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos) | |
| Sam Morton | ... | Stuart | |
| Jim Carrey | ... | Adult Joe Wenteworth | |
| John Mazzello | ... | Simon Wenteworth | |
| Holly Dennison | ... | Mrs. Birch | |
| Peter MacNeill | ... | Mr. Birch |
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Also Known As:
A Prayer for Owen Meany (USA) (working title)A Small Miracle (USA) (working title)
Angels and Armadillos
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Rated PG for language, emotional thematic elements, and an accident scene.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
114 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Netherlands:MG6 | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Philippines:G | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:K-10/7 | Germany:6 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/6 | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Continuity: When Simon looks for his trading cards, he puts his flashlight down facing one way, but when he turns to see the fateful baseball illuminated by the flashlight, it is facing the other direction. moreSoundtrack:
Mickey's Monkey moreFAQ
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Simon Birch is an amazing, touching and emotional drama about 12 year old Simon Birch, a small boy who can't grow and believes he has a destiny. The movie is one of the most amazing movies I have ever seen. It's a very well made movie and VERY sad, especially the ending which had me in tears. There were even a couple of funny bits here too, like the scene at the school play.
Simon Birch is played brilliantly by the amazing Ian Michael Smith who gives a fantastic and touching performance. I REALLY hope to see more of him in the future. Joseph Mazzello also gives a great performance as Simon's best friend, Joe Wenteworth. Oliver Platt is also really good here too as Ben Goodrich.
Like I've already is Simon Brich is a brilliant movie and should be watched by everyone of all ages as it's really amazing. It's one of those movies which deserved some Oscar winnings. I give Simon Birch a 10/10. See this movie now, if you haven't already.