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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:
(13 articles)
'Where The Wild Things Are' Author's Blessing Gave The Film Freedom (From MTV Movie News. 15 October 2009, 3:52 AM, PDT)
First When in Rome Trailer
(From Filmofilia. 15 August 2009, 6:31 AM, PDT)
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Really good movie, very little flaws. more (212 total)Cast
(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:
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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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Boom mic visible: During the movie's climactic scene with Joe and Simon in the hospital. moreSoundtrack:
It's All Right moreFAQ
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There was something that compelled me to see this movie. I don't know what it was, maybe subliminal messages in the TV ads or something. After all, why would I watch a movie like this when some of my favorite films are "Blood Sucking Freaks", "Nekromantik", and "Cutting Moments"?
Anyhow, I eventually rented this movie and watched it, and to my surprise, I really enjoyed it. The story was very well acted, well written, and tear-jerking.
Sure, there were a FEW flaws, which was why I rated it with an "8", such as some ridiculous, unrealistic plot twists, and the film's attempt to be TOO upsetting. It was like the director/writer said "All right. We're gonna make this film for the sole purpose of having our viewers cry, dammit! And we're not just gonna have 'em cry once, we're gonna MAKE them cry THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE MOVIE! And they're gonna like it, dammit!" (Not that I cried THIS much, but you can tell they obviously tried.)
All in all, a good film that shouldn't be avoided.