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Because of Winn-Dixie

  • 20052005
  • PGPG
  • 1h 46m
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6.3/10
12K
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Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
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A mischievous dog befriends a lonely young girl in a new town and helps her make new friends.A mischievous dog befriends a lonely young girl in a new town and helps her make new friends.A mischievous dog befriends a lonely young girl in a new town and helps her make new friends.
IMDb RATING
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12K
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    • Wayne Wang
    • Kate DiCamillo(novel)
    • Joan Singleton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • AnnaSophia Robb
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Eva Marie Saint
    • Wayne Wang
    • Kate DiCamillo(novel)
    • Joan Singleton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • AnnaSophia Robb
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Eva Marie Saint
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 97User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    Kate DiCamillo in Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
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    AnnaSophia Robb in Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
    Jeff Daniels, Eva Marie Saint, Cicely Tyson, B.J. Hopper, Courtney Jines, Dave Matthews, Luke Benward, Elle Fanning, Nick Price, and AnnaSophia Robb in Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
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    AnnaSophia Robb in Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
    Dave Matthews and AnnaSophia Robb in Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
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    Wayne Wang and AnnaSophia Robb in Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
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    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Opal
    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Preacher
    Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint
    • Miss Franny
    Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson
    • Gloria
    Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews
    • Otis
    Courtney Jines
    Courtney Jines
    • Amanda Wilkinson
    Nick Price
    Nick Price
    • Dunlap Dewberry
    Luke Benward
    Luke Benward
    • Stevie Dewberry
    Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning
    • Sweetie Pie Thomas
    Marca Price
    • Mrs. Dewberry
    Lenore Banks
    Lenore Banks
    • Mrs. Detweller
    B.J. Hopper
    • Mr. Alfred
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Store Manager
    Harland Williams
    Harland Williams
    • Policeman
    William Arthur Pitts
    • Churchgoer 1
    Enid Trotiner
    • Churchgoer 2
    Charles A. Daigle
    • Churchgoer 3
    Clarice H. Gauthreaux
    • Churchgoer 4
      • Wayne Wang
      • Kate DiCamillo(novel)
      • Joan Singleton(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      To make sure both dogs got on well with AnnaSophia Robb, she was brought in early to get acquainted with them and give treats. By the time shooting started, they considered her safe.
    • Goofs
      Opal's hair length varies throughout the movie, from a short blunt cut, to a longer, and uneven cut, and then back to short.
    • Quotes

      Amanda Wilkinson: "Hell", is a cuss word.

      Miss Franny: Well, war is a cuss word, too.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Constantine/Son of the Mask/Because of Winn-Dixie/Born Into Brothels (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Opal's Blues
      Performed and Produced by The Be Good Tanyas

      The Be Good Tanyas perform courtesy of Nettwerk Productions

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    8/10
    Review of "Winn-Dixie"
    Based on the Newbery Award-winning children's book by Kate DiCamillo, Because of Winn-Dixie, brings some much-needed sincerity to this Spring's forthcoming line-up of family films. Winn-Dixie, which comes to theatres February 18, stars newcomer AnnaSophia Robb as 10-year-old India Opal Buloni, who finds herself struggling to make friends in her new home, the small town of Naomi, Florida. Jeff Daniels plays Opal's father, known throughout the story simply as Preacher. Opal and Preacher's relationship is strained due to the fact that Opal's mother abandoned them both seven years earlier. Their relationship is changed, however, when Opal is sent to the local Winn-Dixie store for some groceries and brings home a goofy, bumbling mutt with a knack for making friends and a unique ability to smile. She names the dog after the store in which she found him, and soon they are constant companions. With Winn-Dixie's help, Opal gets to know the eclectic community of Naomi and her exploits bring together some of Naomi's most unusual citizens. Though the premise may seem conventional, the movie possesses many qualities that are lacking in most family films. Director Wayne Wang, whose previous films include The Joy Luck Club and Anywhere But Here, avoids much of the whimsical elements that turn off older viewers, portraying some of the more far-fetched scenes through imaginative flashbacks that occur only in Opal's mind. Though Because of Winn-Dixie succumbs to many family film clichés including slapstick physical comedy and plenty of sappy moments, it is redeemed by moments of pure quirkiness and originality. The film is also unafraid of dealing with adult themes such as alcohol abuse.

    The film's cast is supported by veteran talents like Cicely Tyson and Eva Marie Saint and counterbalanced by the fresh faces of the younger cast members. Songwriter Dave Matthews makes an impressive effort in his second film appearance as Otis, an introverted pet store clerk who plays guitar to soothe the animals. Though AnnaSophia Robb's inexperience sometimes shows itself in comparison to her co-stars, she imparts a sense of genuine naïvete and childlike curiosity to the role that would have been difficult to achieve with a more experienced child actress. Robb can next be seen playing Violet Beauregard in Tim Burton's upcoming adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Because of Winn-Dixie is a tale rich in values with themes of forgiveness, tolerance, and hope for the future. It is a classic story, told with imaginative eccentricity and style. Rather than taking the kids to see yet another Winnie the Pooh movie, do yourself a favor and take a chance on something original.

    The Verdict: 3 ½ Stars
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      • February 18, 2005 (United States)
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      • Louisiana, USA
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      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Walden Media
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