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

The name of the construction company that builds the Quimby's new bedroom is called Bendix, a reference to the name of the doll that Ramona bakes into Beezus' birthday cake in the book "Beezus and Ramona".

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Goofs

When Ramona and Susan are talking in the music room, Ramona's top button goes from done to undone and back and forth a few more times. By the end of the conversation it has been undone for a few shots in a row, but when she gets up and goes to the window it is done again.

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Quotes

Bob Quimby: Ramona, your sister has a report card. Doesn't that mean you should have one too?
Ramona Quimby: Uh... No.

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Connections

Version of Ramona (1988)

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Soundtracks

"Walking On Sunshine"
Written by Kimberley Rew
Produced by Matthew Gerrard
Performed by Aly & AJ (Aly Michalka and AJ Michalka)

User Reviews

Charming family film

This is a film about a family with three daughters: Beezus (teenager), Ramona (9), and Roberta (baby). Ramona's trials and tribulations are central to the plot and are in and of themselves entertaining. What gives the movie heart are the relationships that are woven throughout: Ramona's relationship with each family member, of course, but also the relationship between her Aunt Beatrice and Hobart (an old flame), between Beezus and Henry (childhood pal), and even between Ramona and her teacher, Mrs. Meacham (as a teacher myself, I love this character).

The best part of the film is that it all rings true. These people feel like your friends and family. With a few minor exceptions, the acting is very well done.

Having watched the movie at the theater with my daughter, I was charmed and wanted my husband to see it. We purchased the DVD when it came out. He loved it as well (even had tears in his eyes a couple of times). It is an excellent family film.