Doubting Thomas (2008)
"Spy School" (original title)

Doubting Thomas is the story of a twelve year old boy known for telling tall tales who overhears a plot to kidnap the President's daughter. When he goes public with his story, no one believes him, and he is forced to save her on his own.

Director:

Mark Blutman

Writers:

David DuBos (story), David DuBos (screenplay),

Stars:

Forrest Landis, AnnaSophia Robb, Rider Strong

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Forrest Landis	...	Thomas Miller
AnnaSophia Robb	...	Jackie Hoffman
Rider Strong	...	Mr. Randall
Lea Thompson	...	Claire Miller
D.L. Hughley	...	Albert
Roger Bart	...	Principal Hampton
Timmy Deters	...	Drake Chapman
Taylor Momsen	...	Madison Kramer
Ezra Buzzington	...	Mr. Bailey
Suzy Nakamura	...	Mrs. Bleckner
Brian Posehn	...	Grissom
Melanie Abramoff	...	Christina Adams
Mitch Rouse	...	Kip Miller
Andrew Hoeft	...	Shane Santini
Shawn Prince	...	Barry Safchik

Storyline

Doubting Thomas is the story of a twelve year old boy known for telling tall tales who overhears a plot to kidnap the President's daughter. When he goes public with his story, no one believes him, and he is forced to save her on his own.

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Plot Keywords:

tall tale | disbelieving adult | mother | wig | secret agent | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild action and brief smoking

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Doubting Thomas

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kosmic Film Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

At the school during the dance while Thomas and Jackie are locked in a biology classroom, Thomas tries to break down the door. A white shade pulled down over the window in the door extends down far past the door knob (from 1:06:38 to 1:06:44), but 1 second later the bottom of the shade is above the door knob (at around 1h 06 mins), then below the door knob again (at around 1h 06 mins).

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Quotes

Jackie Hoffman: [to Thomas] You're so disturbed.
[smiles]

User Reviews

As Good As It Gets For A Young Adult Fantasy

Spy School is a really good movie. Although it doesn't share the science fiction special effects of Spy Kids, it has a similar appeal. The camera work and the lighting are excellent. The plot is not predictable; there is actually a mystery going on here that kids and adults will enjoy. The kid actors are wonderful. There's even some cool music, including two renditions of Macho Man. Of course what would a teenage spy caper be without some crawling through the ducts, but that's forgivable. This is a great movie to share with your children. Nothing less than innocent here, don't worry. The most violence is a gun than never shoots and a guy falling a few feet off a ladder. Otherwise this is perfect entertainment for the entire family.