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You've Got a Friend

  • TV Movie
  • 20072007
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
611
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You've Got a Friend (2007)
  • Family
A young boy who recently lost his parents wants to make a soapbox racer and turns to the town recluse for help.A young boy who recently lost his parents wants to make a soapbox racer and turns to the town recluse for help.A young boy who recently lost his parents wants to make a soapbox racer and turns to the town recluse for help.
IMDb RATING
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611
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  • Director
    • James A. Contner
  • Writer
    • Oliver Robins
  • Stars
    • John Schneider
    • Dylan McLaughlin
    • Jason Brooks
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  • Director
    • James A. Contner
  • Writer
    • Oliver Robins
  • Stars
    • John Schneider
    • Dylan McLaughlin
    • Jason Brooks
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    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    John Schneider
    John Schneider
    • Jim Kliekanas Jim Kliekan
    Dylan McLaughlin
    Dylan McLaughlin
    • Bobby Grahamas Bobby Graham
    Jason Brooks
    Jason Brooks
    • Jeff Grahamas Jeff Graham
    Kate Connor
    Kate Connor
    • Gayle Grahamas Gayle Graham
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • Dennis Billingsas Dennis Billings
    Chase Ellison
    Chase Ellison
    • Tommy Billingsas Tommy Billings
    Gloria Gifford
    Gloria Gifford
    • Miss Egelhoffas Miss Egelhoff
    Butch Hammett
    Butch Hammett
    • Adult Bobby Grahamas Adult Bobby Graham
    Bitty Schram
    Bitty Schram
    • Miss Jackie Nelsonas Miss Jackie Nelson
    Dennis Howard
    • Norman Hauseras Norman Hauser
    Chayce Marnell
    • Willas Will
    Michael Waltman
    • Principal Ansonas Principal Anson
    Jordan Dang
    Jordan Dang
    • Kid #1as Kid #1
    Ron Michaelson
    Ron Michaelson
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Brayton Jenningsas Brayton Jennings
    Hayden Thompson
    • Kid #2as Kid #2
    • Director
      • James A. Contner
    • Writer
      • Oliver Robins
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    In 1976, 12 year old BOBBY GRAHAM, a recent orphan, moves to Eagle Rock to live with his aunt and uncle. Determined to follow in his late father's creative footsteps, Bobby defies his uncle and teams up with the town recluse, Vietnam Vet JIM KLECAN, to build a soap box racing car and compete in the derby... —breakdown
    • aunt nephew relationship
    • uncle nephew relationship
    • usa
    • united states
    • orphan boy
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    • Taglines
      • Close the door, all the way.
    • Genre
      • Family
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    • Quotes

      Jim Kliekan: [to Bobby] ... Let's call it a day. There's more to being a champion than just hard work. Like patience.

    User reviews4

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    7/10
    Not bad for a kid flick
    Ok, let's face it, this is a typical kid flick. It telegraphed every scene. I knew exactly what was going to happen every moment. That said, I still liked it. It's a feel good movie and should appeal to kids or adults just want a feel good story. On that basis I recommend it.
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    • Release date
      • June 9, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Derby
    • Filming locations
      • Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alpine Medien Productions
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Larry Levinson Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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