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Grand Champion

  • 20022002
  • GG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
758
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Grand Champion (2002)
The tale of a spunky young boy named Buddy and his prize-winning calf, Hokey, as they climb from the underdog position up through the ranks of several Texas stock shows to ultimately fight to win the coveted title of Grand Champion.
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The tale of a spunky young boy named Buddy and his prize-winning calf, Hokey, as they climb from the underdog position up through the ranks of several Texas stock shows to ultimately fight t... Read allThe tale of a spunky young boy named Buddy and his prize-winning calf, Hokey, as they climb from the underdog position up through the ranks of several Texas stock shows to ultimately fight to win the coveted title of Grand Champion.The tale of a spunky young boy named Buddy and his prize-winning calf, Hokey, as they climb from the underdog position up through the ranks of several Texas stock shows to ultimately fight to win the coveted title of Grand Champion.
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
758
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Barry Tubb
  • Writer
    • Barry Tubb
  • Stars
    • Joey Lauren Adams
    • Jacob Fisher
    • Emma Roberts
Top credits
  • Director
    • Barry Tubb
  • Writer
    • Barry Tubb
  • Stars
    • Joey Lauren Adams
    • Jacob Fisher
    • Emma Roberts
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    • 18User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Grand Champion (2002)
    Grand Champion (2002)
    Jacob Fisher in Grand Champion (2002)
    Jacob Fisher in Grand Champion (2002)
    Bruce Willis in Grand Champion (2002)
    Julia Roberts in Grand Champion (2002)
    Alexandra Paul and husband Ian Murray at the LA premiere of Grand Champion August, 2004
    Alexandra Paul at the LA premiere of Grand Champion 2006

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    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Hallieas Hallie
    Jacob Fisher
    • Buddyas Buddy
    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Sisteras Sister
    Barry Tubb
    Barry Tubb
    • Dr. Alfredas Dr. Alfred…
    Hokey
    • Self - steeras Self - steer
    Cache Williams
    • Edgaras Edgar
    Candance Henry
    • Dortheaas Dorthea
    Broderick Beaver
    • John Lee Bloomeras John Lee Bloomer
    Steven Bland
    • Peteas Pete
    • (as Steven 'Dooky' Bland)
    Natalie Maines
    Natalie Maines
    • Fionaas Fiona…
    Sue Molnar
    • DJ Assistantas DJ Assistant
    Eloise DeJoria
    Eloise DeJoria
    • Mitzi Bloomeras Mitzi Bloomer
    Andy Buckley
    Andy Buckley
    • Frank Bloomeras Frank Bloomer
    • (as Andy Buckley)
    Andy Smith Jr.
    • County Show Announceras County Show Announcer
    Jo Carol Pierce
    • Check Out Ladyas Check Out Lady
    Casey Terry
    • Grocery Sackeras Grocery Sacker
    Dubb Tubb
    • Can Manas Can Man
    Chazz Rose
    • Mrs. McGillicudyas Mrs. McGillicudy
    • Director
      • Barry Tubb
    • Writer
      • Barry Tubb
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    Top review
    10/10
    Grand Champion is a great family movie
    Went to the Preview Engagement of "Grand Champion" today (Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, Snyder and a couple of other Texas cities). There are so few movies suitable for young children...but this one is, and it's great. Though the plot is a little "Hokey" (also the name of the steer in the movie), it is a wonderful story for children. And I enjoyed it, too.

    The film pretty well represents West Texas ranch family life, although a little exaggerated. Director/Author Barry Tubb ought to get it right since he grew up in that environment. He called the film his "love letter to Texas."

    Joey Lauren Adams plays the single mom of Buddy (Jacob Fisher) and Sister 'Blow' (Emma Roberts). Watch Emma Roberts (Julia Roberts' niece); she's very good and I think she will be in more films. There are also cameo appearances from Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, musicians George Strait, Charlie Robison, Robert Earl Keen, Joe Ely and rodeo legends Larry Mahan and Tuff Hedeman.

    If you have young children or just want to see a feel-good movie, check out "Grand Champion" when it comes to your city (supposedly later this month). Y'all will enjoy it and it WILL make you feel good.

    I guess since I'm from West Texas, I might be a little biased...nah, I'm impartial. The film is excellent!
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    • RobertPatterson
    • Sep 5, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Великий чемпион
    • Filming locations
      • Kent County, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Grand Champion Film Production
      • Rope the Moon Producions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $54,579
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,035
      • Aug 29, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $54,579
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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