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A West Texas Children's Story

Original title: Have Dreams, Will Travel
  • 2007
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.8K
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A West Texas Children's Story (2007)
DramaRomance

Set in the 1960s, a magical tale of two 12-year-olds embarking on an adventure to find new, cool parents and escape their neglected, overly adult existence.Set in the 1960s, a magical tale of two 12-year-olds embarking on an adventure to find new, cool parents and escape their neglected, overly adult existence.Set in the 1960s, a magical tale of two 12-year-olds embarking on an adventure to find new, cool parents and escape their neglected, overly adult existence.

  • Director
    • Brad Isaacs
  • Writer
    • Brad Isaacs
  • Stars
    • Cayden Boyd
    • Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Matthew Modine
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.8K
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    • Director
      • Brad Isaacs
    • Writer
      • Brad Isaacs
    • Stars
      • Cayden Boyd
      • Lara Flynn Boyle
      • Matthew Modine
    • 20User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb in A West Texas Children's Story (2007)
    Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb in A West Texas Children's Story (2007)
    Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb in A West Texas Children's Story (2007)
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    Cayden Boyd
    Cayden Boyd
    • Ben Reynolds
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Ben's Mother
    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Ben's Father
    Noah Grabowski
    • Ben at 2
    J.D. Garfield
    • Father in Diner
    Johnny Cotugno
    • Plumber
    • (as John Cotugno)
    Jeff Griffin
    Jeff Griffin
    • Roofer
    Candace Campfield
    • Accountant
    Mary Evans
    • Cassie's Mother
    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Cassie Kennington
    Mike Miller
    Mike Miller
    • Sheriff LeClaire
    • (as Michael Miller)
    Bill Allen
    • Cassie's Father
    • (as William Lawrence Allen)
    Michael Clark
    • Truck Driver #1
    Boots Southerland
    • Truck Driver #2
    • (as Boots Sutherland)
    Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer
    • Henderson
    Ramsey Scott
    Ramsey Scott
    • Henderson's Wife
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Sheriff Brock
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Deputy Raymond Ward
    • Director
      • Brad Isaacs
    • Writer
      • Brad Isaacs
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This feature film employed over 50 local New Mexicans.
    • Quotes

      Henderson: Do you, Ben...

      Cassie: Benjamin Reynolds.

      Henderson: Benjamin Reynolds, take this young woman...

      Cassie: Cassie Kennington.

      Henderson: [Henderson wipes eyes, takes off hat] Do both of you promise to treat each other with dignity and love until one or the other drops dead?

      Cassie: I do.

      [looks at Ben]

      Ben: I do.

      Henderson: [Henderson, Cassie, and Ben put their hands in the center and "break"] Well, looks like you're both married now.

      [grins]

      Ben: [looks at Cassie, laughs nervously and grins] That's great.

      [Henderson nods]

      Cassie: [whispers] Oh, the ring.

      [Ben gets a straightened paper clip and wraps it around her finger, then pats her hand]

      Henderson: Congratulations to you both.

      [gets up]

      Cassie: Well, I feel good about this whole thing.

      [to Henderson]

      Cassie: How about you?

      Henderson: [grins again] Yeah. I feel good about it.

      [Cassie looks at Ben and their eyes meet]

      Ben: [nervously] Uh, well, I don't have a lot to compare it to, but, uh, yeah...

      [gulps]

      Ben: I feel good.

      Henderson: Oh and if you wanna kiss the bride, you can do that now, 'cause I forgot to say it.

    • Soundtracks
      All Alone Am I
      Written by Arthur Altman, Manos Hatzidakis (as Manos Hadjidakis) and Jean Ioannidis

      Performed by Brenda Lee

      Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing

    User reviews20

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    10/10
    This film will change your life
    It's one of those serendipitous moments in life when you stumble upon a work of genius. Such a moment happened to me today as this film found its way onto my screen. I had no expectations, no preconceptions, and no idea what to expect, and I have to say I was utterly blown away.

    This is one of those films that could never be simply described. An ultimately dark story of true companionship. Love definitely plays an essential part, but I think "Love story" gives the wrong impression. It is the adventure of two children, traveling through America and their childhood alike, dealing with an unfair handful or hurdles and hardships. The direction is impeccable, and allows the gifted young actors to excel to their full potential. Everything in this film is meticulously brilliant, and so refreshingly intelligent. It's unusual these days to find a film that doesn't patronize its audience. It is almost poetic in the way it gives as few words as possible. Some people may find this slow and boring, but these are people who fail to see between the lines, where the true story lies.

    A film both heartwarming and heart-wrenching that will sharpen your braincells, moisten your cheeks, and really make you think about yourself and the life you lead.
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    • Jul 15, 2010

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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • West Texas Lullaby
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Thunder Bay Pictures
      • West Texas New Mexico Films
      • WolfGang Cinema
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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