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Mr. Rice's Secret (2000)
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16 March 2001 (Canada) moreTagline:
It's what you do in life that counts.Plot:
A terminally-ill boy's life is saved when his deceased 400-year-old friend, "Mr. Rice", leads him on a treasure hunt to find a magical "Potion of Life". | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A deep exploration of a difficult topic moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | David Bowie | ... | Mr. Rice |
 | Bill Switzer | ... | Owen Walters |
 | Teryl Rothery | ... | Marylyn Walters |
| Garwin Sanford | ... | Stan Walters |
| Zach Lipovsky | ... | Funnel Head |
| Jason Anderson | ... | Veg |
| Tyler Thompson | ... | Gilbert |
| Campbell Lane | ... | Mr. Death |
 | Richard de Klerk | ... | Simon |
 | Tyler Labine | ... | Percy |
 | Eric Keenleyside | ... | Ray |
| Colleen Rennison | ... | Molly |
| Kyle Labine | ... | Jonathan |
 | Tim Dixon | ... | Priest |
 | Juno Ruddell | ... | Cindy |
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Rated PG for thematic elements, language and scenes of bullying.Parents Guide:
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USA:113 min | Japan:93 minCountry:
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At the end of the credits, the working title of the movie can be seen: "Exhuming Mr. Rice". moreFAQ
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Death is not an easy topic to deal with in movies. But Mr Rice's secret manages to pull it off, with no problems. The film is centered around a boy, who while coming to terms with the death of his friend (the 400 year old Mr Rice) is led on a kind of treasure hunt. When he reaches the end he finds a potion of life, and learns an important lesson. The boy (played brilliantly by Billy Switzer) is the star of the film (despite it being pushed as a David Bowie film). The character of his mother (played by Teryl Rothery) could have been explored a little more and been more involved with the plot, but apart from that, it felt well cast and acted. A must see for when you want to ponder things like the meaning of life.