Bienvenue chez Trudy (2002)

Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..

Director:

Paul Hoen

Writers:

Janet Tashjian (novel), Stu Krieger (teleplay)

Stars:

Clara Bryant, Shia LaBeouf, Mare Winningham

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clara Bryant	...	Trudy 'Tru' Walker
Shia LaBeouf	...	Eddie Walker
Mare Winningham	...	Ginny Walker
William Francis McGuire	...	Bob Walker
Nicole Dicker	...	Denise
Kevin Duhaney	...	Jake
Yani Gellman	...	Billy Meyer
Craig Eldridge	...	Mr. Taylor
Jennifer Foster	...	DeeDee
Rahnuma Panthaky	...	Ms. Hinchey
Colm Magner	...	Coach Rice
Arnold Pinnock	...	Dr. Dean Cutler
Bruce Vavrina	...	Librarian
Kelly Bodanis	...	Ms. Willow
Raven Dauda	...	Nancy

Storyline

Trudy 'Tru' Walker thought she had the worst life ever and having a father who was always working, a mother who never took her side, and a mentally challenged brother didn't help. But when Tru gets a chance to follow her dream and star in a TV Show, she finds out what it really means to be a family.

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Plot Keywords:

teenage boy | intentionally misspelled title | documentary filmmaker | disney channel original movie | mentally handicapped | 

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 April 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bienvenue chez Trudy

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chanticleer Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the movie was shot inside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In one of the scenes, when the children exit the ferry, the shot shows the CN Tower and other major buildings in Toronto. The school scenes were filmed at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, which is located in Toronto.

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Goofs

Sometimes, when Tru says WTUV, her lips say KTUV.

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Quotes

Ginny: It's okay, everybody makes mistakes.
Eddie: Except for God, right, Mom? If God made mistakes, the world would look like a kid did it.

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Connections

References L'île aux naufragés (1964)

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Soundtracks

Take My Hand
Performed by Angela Ammons

User Reviews

great movie that shows the tender love between brother and sister

LaBeouf has gone dramatic! this movie is a change from his comedic role in the sitcom even stevens. i must give shia two thumbs up. he is a great actor. movies like this generally make me cry. i shed a little tear or two but not a lot. if you want some good drama and a good cry on the side, check this out. it'll teach you the importance of love and family. 8 stars out of 10. p.s. keep your tissues handy!