Ramona and Beezus (2010)

Follows the misadventures of young grade schooler Ramona Quimby from Beverly Cleary's popular children's book series.

Director:

Elizabeth Allen

Writers:

Laurie Craig (screenplay), Nick Pustay (screenplay),

Stars:

Joey King, Selena Gomez, John Corbett

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joey King	...	Ramona Quimby
Selena Gomez	...	Beezus Quimby
John Corbett	...	Robert Quimby
Bridget Moynahan	...	Dorothy Quimby
Ginnifer Goodwin	...	Aunt Bea
Josh Duhamel	...	Hobart
Jason Spevack	...	Howie Kemp
Sierra McCormick	...	Susan
Sandra Oh	...	Mrs. Meacham
Kathryn Zenna	...	Mrs. Kushner (as Kate Zenna)
Janet Wright	...	Grandma Kemp
Ruby Curtis	...	Willa Jean
Hutch Dano	...	Henry Huggins
Patti Allan	...	Mrs. Pitt
D. Garnet Harding	...	Mr. Swink (as Garnet Harding)

Storyline

Follows the misadventures of young grade schooler Ramona Quimby from Beverly Cleary's popular children's book series.

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Plot Keywords:

resentment toward sister | pet cemetery | school | mural | running away | 

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Taglines:

A Little Sister Goes A Long Way.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 July 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Afacan Kardesim Ramona

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£84,475 (UK) (22 October 2010)

Gross:

$26,161,406 (USA) (5 November 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media, DiNovi Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

WILHELM SCREAM: When Hobart falls off the fence when Ramona is mowing the lawn.

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Goofs

When Beezus is upset because she just spit all over Harry after drinking a lemonade with a fly in it, Beezus is on stomach on her bed upset. She looks at Ramona and she has hoop earrings in, then the camera goes to Ramona, and back at Beezus and she doesn't have the earrings on anymore.

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Quotes

Henry Huggins: [From Trailer] But, she keeps you on your toes.
Beezus: You are so welcome to borrow her for, like, ten years.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.94 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Here It Goes Again"
Written by Damian Kulash
Performed by OK Go

User Reviews

Smart, wholesome, touching film for kids and parents

This movie, based on the books (already this will eliminate 90% of the movie-going audience) by Beverly Cleary, has no explosions, no talking dogs, no cutesy kids who sass their parents and display a maturity rivaling most 30 year olds nor a child with preternatural smarts who ends up preventing nuclear war etc. What it does have is a smart mom, a cool dad, a disaffected teenage sister, a baby, a cool auntie and some normal children. It's a story about a family who struggle with unemployment, job dissatisfaction, marital discord, self esteem, and bad sprinklers, as seen through the eyes of a nine year old girl whose idea of a bad word is "guts".

Still with me?

If you enjoy movies like Iron Giant and quality children's entertainment-you will LOVE this movie. Sadly, the people who complain the loudest about the film industry and the shallow values they encompass will probably miss this one-don't be among them. Take everybody. When I attended, everyone in the audience was clapping and crying at the end of the film , children and adults alike. Yes, it's a "little film"-meaning there are no blue aliens, no 3d stun shots, no cartoon characters passing off moral pablum as deep though. What it is a sweet story about real people. I wish there had been more people of color in the film, but I'll settle for some fantastic actors and a lovely message. See it and tell all your friends.