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Secondhand Lions (2003) 7.4
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7.4/10 from 30,891 users
Metascore: 52/100
Reviews: 278 user | 82 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas. Director:Tim McCanliesWriter:Tim McCanlies |
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| Michael Caine | ... | ||
| Robert Duvall | ... | ||
| Haley Joel Osment | ... | ||
| Kyra Sedgwick | ... | ||
| Nicky Katt | ... | ||
| Josh Lucas | ... | ||
| Michael O'Neill | ... | ||
| Deirdre O'Connell | ... | ||
| Eric Balfour | ... | ||
| Christian Kane | ... | ||
| Kevin Haberer | ... | ||
| Emmanuelle Vaugier | ... | ||
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| Jennifer Stone | ... | ||
| Mitchel Musso | ... |
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"Secondhand Lions" follows the comedic adventures of an introverted boy left on the doorstep of a pair of reluctant, eccentric great-uncles, whose exotic remembrances stir the boy's spirit and re-ignite the men's lives. Written by Stuart Fink, unit publicist on "Secondhand Lions."
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic material, language and action violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 September 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Afrikan salaisuudet See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$168,625 (Japan) (9 July 2004)Gross:
$521,208 (Japan) (16 July 2004)Company Credits
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Adult Walter: [answering the phone] Hello?
Sheriff: Walter?
Adult Walter: Yes.
Sheriff: This is Sheriff Brady. I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. It's about your uncles.
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Written by Hoyle Nix
Performed by Don Walser
Courtesy of Watermelon Records
by arrangement with Texas Music Group
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Goofs
While Hub is fighting the teens in the diner there is a coke machine in the background with the modern logo on it (should be all red with white Coca Cola lettering). See more »Quotes
[first lines]Adult Walter: [answering the phone] Hello?
Sheriff: Walter?
Adult Walter: Yes.
Sheriff: This is Sheriff Brady. I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. It's about your uncles.
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Crazy Credits
During the end credits, the adult Walter's cartoons depict a variety of adventures. See more »Soundtracks
"Big Balls in Cowtown"Written by Hoyle Nix
Performed by Don Walser
Courtesy of Watermelon Records
by arrangement with Texas Music Group
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It sounds like a cliché, but I don't know anybody who didn't like this film. I recommended it to a number of people, and all were impressed with it as I was.
Excellent acting and an interesting low-key story make this a very enjoyable 110 minutes of entertainment. A story about two old geezers who take in a 14-year- old to their home for a month doesn't sound too exciting but this film will surprise you.
It's tough to find two elder gentlemen as good and appealing as Michael Caine and Robert Duvall, anyway, so you have two winners right there. Add a fine, fine young actor in Haley Joel Osment and now you have three excellent actors who comprise most of the lines of the film.
This is one of those rare "guarantee" movies in which you can safely tell your friends to watch it and not regret the recommendation.