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| Joseph Cross | ... | Joshua Beal | |
| Timothy Reifsnyder | ... | Dave O'Hara | |
| Dana Delany | ... | Mrs. Beal | |
| Denis Leary | ... | Mr. Beal | |
| Robert Loggia | ... | Grandpa Beal | |
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Heather Casler | ... | Hope |
| Dan Lauria | ... | Father Peters | |
| Stefan Niemczyk | ... | Frank Benton | |
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| Michael Shulman | ... | Robert Brickman | |
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A fifth grader goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies. Along the way he gets into tons of trouble at Waldron Academy an all-boys school. Also he is aided on his search by a sports-loving nun. Written by Anonymous
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Country:
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20 March 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Más astuto que nunca See more »Filming Locations:
Bryn Mawr College - 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA See more »Edit
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$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$95,875, 22 March 1998Gross USA:
$282,175Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$282,175Company Credits
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Joshua A. Beal: No Frank, tomorrow's tomorrow. Today's today, and tomorrow's tomorrow.
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Written by Doug Murray
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During the girls' ceremony, Hope's rose changes from one more fully open and blush colored, to a more tightly closed, whiter bud. See more »Quotes
Frank Benton: Hey Josh, is today tomorrow?Joshua A. Beal: No Frank, tomorrow's tomorrow. Today's today, and tomorrow's tomorrow.
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I caught this unique, heartwarming film on cable in one of those "there is nothing on television" moments. I did not expect to fall in love with this beautiful story of a young boy in search of God. It deals with themes such as family, faith, and acceptance. What started out as a "kid" movie ended up in being a movie for people of all ages. It even made me kind of like Denis Leary. Look for a good performance by Robbert Loggia as the grandfather. If you've ever had or wished for a special relationship with a grandparent, watch this movie. You'll laugh, cry, and it might make a believer out of you.