Ramona and Beezus (2010)

An adventurous young girl uses her imagination to escape her reality, that is quickly spinning out of reach.

Director:

Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum (as Elizabeth Allen)

Writers:

Laurie Craig (screenplay), Nick Pustay (screenplay)

Stars:

Joey King, Selena Gomez, Bridget Moynahan

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joey King	...	Ramona Quimby
Selena Gomez	...	Beezus Quimby
John Corbett	...	Robert Quimby
Bridget Moynahan	...	Dorothy Quimby
Ginnifer Goodwin	...	Aunt Bea
Josh Duhamel	...	Hobart
Jason Spevack	...	Howie Kemp
Sierra McCormick	...	Susan
Sandra Oh	...	Mrs. Meacham
Kathryn Zenna	...	Mrs. Kushner (as Kate Zenna)
Janet Wright	...	Grandma Kemp
Ruby Curtis	...	Willa Jean
Hutch Dano	...	Henry Huggins
Patti Allan	...	Mrs. Pitt
Garnet Harding	...	Mr. Swink

Storyline

Ramona Quimby, is a grade-school student with a big imagination. So big, in fact, that she often clashes with her no-nonsense teacher Mrs. Meacham. When Ramona's upbeat dad Robert loses his job, the family - including her teenage sister, Beezus, and their practical-minded mother - must make major adjustments, like dad learning how to run the house. Ramona dreams up various plans to make money so that she can save their house, but because everybody in the family seems too preoccupied to help her with her own worries, she turns to the one person who always has time for her, Aunt Bea. But even Aunt Bea is distracted these days because of her ex-boyfriend - and Quimby family next-door neighbour - Hobart

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Plot Keywords:

cat | death of pet | aunt | girl | f rated | 

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Taglines:

A Little Sister Goes A Long Way.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 July 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ramona

Filming Locations:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,810,481, 25 July 2010, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$26,161,406, 7 November 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media, DiNovi Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Klickitat St. is a real street in North East Portland, OR, where author Beverly Cleary grew up. When we see Ramona waiting for the bus and the number 73 rolls up, that would have been near the corner of Klickitat St. and 33rd Ave. Beezus is seen going to Grant High School, which is a real high school located about 1/2 mile south of Klickitat St. and 33rd Ave.

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Goofs

When Ramona and Howie wash Hobart's car, watery soap pours down the windows. At one point when the camera is on Hobart, however, there is no water on the windows or dashboard.

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Quotes

[From Trailer]
Bob Quimby: [to Ramona] Why don't we draw the longest picture ever?

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Crazy Credits

Other than the film's name, there are no opening credits.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.94 (2010)

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Soundtracks

Eternal Flame
Written by Billy Steinberg, Susanna Hoffs, and Tom Kelly
Performed by The Bangles
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

One of the best movies I have ever seen!

This movie is thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end. I cried for a large portion of it, but not because it was bad, but so full of emotion! My reactions would not have been any different if this were in real life! Joey King is so sweet and Selena Gomez is a perfect depiction of someone her age! Girls cannot go wrong with her as a role model. This movie is extremely true to life, which is not a bad thing at all. It is nice once in awhile to see another family deal with some of the same situations we all do! The movie follows the book very closely and does a great job with it! A must see for everyone (it is not just for girls!)