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Director:
Paul Hoen
Writers (WGA):
Janet Tashjian (novel)
Stu Krieger (teleplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
5 April 2002 (USA) See more »
Genre:
Drama | Comedy | Family See more »
Plot:
Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything.. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Awards:
1 win See more »
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Shia Labeouf will drop acid and drink moonshine, as long as it's for a role
 (From EW.com - PopWatch. 28 August 2012, 9:54 AM, PDT)
Disney Channel Original Movies: A look back at the Golden Era
 (From EW.com - PopWatch. 7 June 2011, 9:32 AM, PDT)
User Reviews:
A magnificent film of tenderness and compassion! See more (95 total) »

Cast

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Clara Bryant ... Trudy 'Tru' Walker

Shia LaBeouf ... Eddie Walker

Mare Winningham ... Ginny

William Francis McGuire ... Bob
Nicole Dicker ... Denise
Kevin Duhaney ... Jake

Yani Gellman ... Billy
Craig Eldridge ... Mr. Taylor
Jennifer Foster ... DeeDee

Rahnuma Panthaky ... Ms. Hinchey
Colm Magner ... Coach Rice

Arnold Pinnock ... Dr. Dean Cutler
Bruce Vavrina ... Librarian
Kelly Bodanis ... Ms. Willow
Raven Dauda ... Nancy

Frank S. Alonzi ... Choppy L.A. (as Frank Alonzi)
Fran Elliot ... Misty77
John Blackwood ... Dr. Hinton
Max Donsky ... Young Eddie
Penny Liarokos ... Young Tru

Adrian Roberto ... Billy's Buddy
J.J. Gallo ... Billy's Buddy #2

Barbara Mamabolo ... Ali
Matthew Cooke ... Brad
Andrew Matte ... Neil

David Reale ... Schoolyard Boy
Curtis Parker ... Soccer Goalie
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Directed by
Paul Hoen 
 
Writing credits
(WGA)
Janet Tashjian (novel)

Stu Krieger (teleplay)

Produced by
Stu Krieger .... co-producer
Kevin May .... producer
Jana Sue Memel .... executive producer
 
Original Music by
Mason Daring 
 
Cinematography by
Rudolf Blahacek (director of photography)
 
Film Editing by
Cindy Parisotto 
 
Casting by
Lynda Gordon 
Judy Taylor 
 
Production Design by
Franco De Cotiis 
 
Art Direction by
Cheryl Toy 
 
Set Decoration by
Rob Hepburn 
 
Makeup Department
Marika Latorcai .... key makeup artist (as Marika Williams)
Moira Verwijk .... hair stylist
 
Production Management
Dennis Chapman .... production manager
Gary Mrowca .... post-production supervisor
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Sarah Campbell .... second assistant director
Andrew Shea .... first assistant director
 
Art Department
Lee Wildgen .... property master
Jean Brophey .... set dresser (uncredited)
Jason Graham .... first assistant art director (uncredited)
Arlene Lott .... first assistant art director (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Dean Okrand .... sound re-recording mixer
Urmas Rosin .... production sound mixer
Bill Thiederman .... sound re-recording mixer
Galen Walker .... supervising sound editor
Kevin Fisher .... sound effects editor (uncredited)
Tommy Goodwin .... foley mixer (uncredited)
 
Special Effects by
Tim Good .... special effects coordinator
 
Visual Effects by
Kirsten Marshall .... visual effects executive producer
Bret Culp .... visual effects supervisor: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures (uncredited)
 
Stunts
Shelley Cook .... stunt coordinator (as Shelly Cook)
Curtis Parker .... stunt double: Eddie
Edward A. Queffelec .... stunts
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Erik Berger .... key grip
Jeremy Hudspith .... gaffer
Brooke Palmer .... still photographer
Joe DaSilva .... assistant camera (uncredited)
Marvin Midwicki .... camera operator (uncredited)
Kelly Richardson .... electrician (uncredited)
Carl Savage .... dolly grip (uncredited)
David Watts .... electrician (uncredited)
 
Casting Department
Stephanie Gorin .... casting: Canada
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Lisa D'Arcy .... costume supervisor
 
Editorial Department
J. Michael Giles .... assistant editor
Jordan Goldman .... assistant editor
 
Music Department
Jill Meyers .... music clearances
Andy Richter .... music editor
Jilien Smith .... music supervisor (as Jilien Manges)
 
Transportation Department
Rick Anglin .... production driver
Matthew Wolchock .... transportation coordinator (as Matthew Wolchok)
Albert Ezerzer .... production driver (uncredited)
Dave Marwick .... head driver (uncredited)
 
Other crew
Jill Carter .... script supervisor
Andrews Greenleaf .... technical advisor
Christian Hamilton .... production coordinator
Jonathan Matthews .... location manager
Tony Desmond .... production accountant (uncredited)
Dan Gosse .... security officer (uncredited)
Richard Lyons .... theatrical consultant: Shia LaBeouf (uncredited)
 
Crew believed to be complete


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Additional Details

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Runtime:
112 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Netherlands:MG6 | USA:TV-G
Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Company:
Chanticleer FilmsSee more »

Did You Know?

Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Sometimes, when Tru says WTUV, her lips say KTUV.See more »
Quotes:
Eddie:Wow! Look at that!
Tru:Eew! It's a gross, disgusting spider web.
Eddie:No. It's perfect and beautiful and strong.
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Movie Connections:
References Titanic (1997)See more »
Soundtrack:
Secret WorldSee more »

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7 out of 7 people found the following review useful.
A magnificent film of tenderness and compassion!, 5 October 2005
Author: THE--IrishDave from Pennsylvania, USA

Clara Bryant plays Trudy Walker, a self-absorbed teen with a twin brother Eddie, who is mentally handicapped, likely a form of autism, though it wasn't discussed. Eddie, played by Shia LaBeouf (Even Stevens), is a very kind and tender young person who lives life very simply. His heart is full of love. Trudy struggles to be understood as the stressed-out teen that she is. Eddie's father struggles with his work as a brain surgeon and with his outrageous temper problem. The mother struggles with maintaining a healthy and balanced household, which is not easy with Tru going through her drama-queen years.

This is the most emotional movie dealing with the subject of the mentally handicapped that I've ever seen. As someone with a friend who has such disabilities, I can say that I never knew the half of what it really is like.

Should you ever be so blessed as to make a friend with autism or similar handicap, you will see that this movie speaks a lot to those closest to the autistic in so many special ways. It also opens your heart to new levels of tenderness and compassion, and your life will never be the same again. I give this movie 10 out of 10 stars.

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