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.
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| Cayden Boyd | ... | Ben Reynolds | |
| Lara Flynn Boyle | ... | Ben's Mother | |
| Matthew Modine | ... | Ben's Father | |
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Noah Grabowski | ... | Ben at 2 |
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J.D. Garfield | ... | Father in Diner |
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Johnny Cotugno | ... | Plumber (as John Cotugno) |
| Jeff Griffin | ... | Roofer | |
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Candace Campfield | ... | Accountant |
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Mary Evans | ... | Cassie's Mother |
| AnnaSophia Robb | ... | Cassie Kennington | |
| Mike Miller | ... | Sheriff LeClaire (as Michael Miller) | |
| Bill Allen | ... | Cassie's Father (as William Lawrence Allen) | |
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Michael Clark | ... | Truck Driver #1 |
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Boots Southerland | ... | Truck Driver #2 (as Boots Sutherland) |
| Val Kilmer | ... | Henderson | |
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In the 60's, in West Texas, twelve year-old Ben is a boy neglected by his parents. His mother is obsessed by the movie stars of Hollywood and every afternoon she goes to the movie theater, while his father spends his spare time building a boat. One night, there is a car wreck in front of Ben's parents dining where only the girl Cassie survives with a broken arm. Ben's parents lodges Cassie during her recovery and she becomes friend of Ben. Later the mature girl convinces Ben to travel with her to Baltimore, where her modern and liberal aunt and uncle live. They hitchhike through Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia in a journey of friendship and discoveries until they reach Baltimore. Their adventure ends when Cassie has a breakdown and is interned in the Mercy Psychiatric Ward in Virginia and Ben joins the Military Academy in North Caroline to stay close to Cassie. But the girl had a plan for them and Ben gives his best effort to make her dream come true. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ben: [narrating] I'm just a kid, there's a lot I don't know. But one thing I do know, is that my folks should never have married. And they definitely should never had a kid.
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Written by Webb Pierce and Mel Tillis
Pefrormed by Webb Pierce
Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing
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[first lines]Ben: [narrating] I'm just a kid, there's a lot I don't know. But one thing I do know, is that my folks should never have married. And they definitely should never had a kid.
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I Ain't NeverWritten by Webb Pierce and Mel Tillis
Pefrormed by Webb Pierce
Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing
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This film is the tale of twelve year old Benjamen Reynolds who is neglected by his parents meets a girl named Cassie after her parents die in a car wreck. Upon becoming friends Cassie convinces Ben to run away with her to Baltimore to meet her Aunt and Uncle, all the while Cassie hides a secret about the car wreck.
That is the basic plot line of Have Dreams, Will Travel but this movie is anything but basic, it is magnificent magical and heartbreaking all at the same time. Heather Grahm and Val Kilmer are great in the small roles they have but none other is better then the stars Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb.
AnnaSophia Robb has proved herself time and again as being a capable actress in such films as Bridge to Terabithia and The Reaping. Here is no different; her portrayal of Cassie is Oscar worthy.
Cayden Boyd only notable role in the film industry prior to this is young angel in X-Men 3 The Last Stand, and he has proved himself in this movie to be a fresh new addition to the next generation of actors.
Have Dreams, Will Travel is in a genre all its own its not a love story NOT a children's movie not a drama, not an adventure. It is a piece of art crafted by a brilliant team of writers actors and directors.
Have Dreams, Will Travel, will indeed travel far this film is grand delightful and truthful of the ugliness of the world.