Confounded by her clashes with the seemingly rule-obsessed world, a troubled young girl seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher.
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| Felicity Huffman | ... |
Hillary Lichten
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| Patricia Clarkson | ... |
Miss Dodger
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| Elle Fanning | ... |
Phoebe Lichten
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| Bill Pullman | ... |
Peter Lichten
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| Campbell Scott | ... |
Principal Davis
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| Ian Colletti | ... |
Jamie
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| Bailee Madison | ... |
Olivia Lichten
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| Peter Gerety | ... |
Dr. Miles / Humpty Dumpty
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| Madhur Jaffrey | ... |
Miss Reiter
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| Maddie Corman | ... |
1st Teacher / White Rabbit
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| Max Baker | ... |
2nd Teacher / King of Hearts
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| Mackenzie Milone | ... |
Sally
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| Austin Williams | ... |
Tommy
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| Teala Dunn | ... |
Jenny
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| Caitlin Sanchez | ... |
Monica
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| Marquis Rodriguez | ... |
Martin
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| Gracie Lawrence | ... |
Julie
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Alicia Nakhjavan | ... |
Ellen
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| Cindy Joo | ... |
Sara
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| Conor Carroll | ... |
Jeremy
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Miranda Wilkins | ... |
Janet
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Maya N. Blake | ... |
Debby
(as Maya Blake)
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| Tessa Albertson | ... |
Alice
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| Ron Simons | ... |
Colleague #1
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Michael Nostrand | ... |
Colleague #2
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| April Yvette Thompson | ... |
Colleague #3
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| Nancy Opel | ... |
Woman in Home
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Melissa Swender | ... |
Swan Lake Dancer
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| Tyler Hanes | ... |
Male Sleeping Beauty Dancer
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| Danielle Kotch | ... |
2 Year Old Phoebe
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Directed by
| Daniel Barnz | ||
Written by
| Daniel Barnz | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Ben Barnz | ... | producer |
| Nissa Ren Cannon | ... | associate producer |
| Doug Dey | ... | executive producer |
| Chris Finazzo | ... | executive producer |
| Lynette Howell Taylor | ... | producer (as Lynette Howell) |
| George Paaswell | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Christophe Beck | ||
Cinematography by
| Bobby Bukowski | ||
Film Editing by
| Robert Hoffman | ||
Editorial Department
| Jason Crump | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Doug Delaney | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Matthew W. Johnson | ... | digital intermediate editor: Post Logic Studios |
| John Karian | ... | color timer |
| Morning Star Schott | ... | digital intermediate producer (as Morning Star) |
Casting By
| Avy Kaufman | ||
Production Design by
| Thérèse DePrez | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Baran | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert Covelman | ||
Costume Design by
| Kurt and Bart | ||
Makeup Department
| Joseph Farulla | ... | makeup department head (as Joe Farulla) |
| Jason Hayes | ... | hair department head |
| Sharon Ilson | ... | makeup department head (as Sharon Ilson Burke) |
| Jacques Stephane Lempire | ... | key hair stylist (as Stephane Lempire) |
| Stephanie Pasicov | ... | key makeup artist |
| Stacy St. Onge | ... | key makeup artist (as Stacey St. Onge) |
Production Management
| Danielle Blumstein | ... | unit production manager |
| Louise Runge | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Leslie | ... | first assistant director |
| Megan Lombardo | ... | second assistant director |
| Mark Romanelli | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Liz Bonaventura | ... | charge scenic |
| Peter Bundrick | ... | key carpenter |
| Jeff Butcher | ... | property master |
| Almitra Corey | ... | art department coordinator |
| Kley Gilbuena | ... | assistant property master |
| Hunter Harris | ... | art department intern |
| Richard Hebrank | ... | construction coordinator |
| Sean Ryan Jennings | ... | art department intern |
| Jenna Josepher | ... | art department intern |
| Tom LaVecchia | ... | on-set dresser |
| Arif Mahmood | ... | art department production assistant |
| Wayne Scott Miller | ... | set dresser |
| Marc Newman | ... | leadman |
| Nick Robert | ... | art department production assistant |
| Patricia Sprott | ... | scenic foreman |
Sound Department
| Joshua Adeniji | ... | foley editor |
| Michael Baird | ... | adr supervisor / supervising sound designer |
| Jeremy Balko | ... | adr mixer |
| Robert Dehn | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Allie Fitz | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jason Gaya | ... | sound recordist |
| Judah Getz | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| Scott Hinkley | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard Kitting | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer |
| Zach Michaelis | ... | foley mixer |
| Jeff Pullman | ... | sound mixer |
| Adam Sanchez | ... | boom operator |
| Jonathan Wales | ... | re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Michael Caplan | ... | visual effects producer |
| Padraic Culham | ... | digital compositor |
| Michael Roderick | ... | digital compositor |
| Dan Schmit | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Adam Simpson | ... | visual effects editor |
Stunts
| Roy Farfel | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Olga Abramson | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Matt Blades | ... | key grip |
| Peter Bulavinetz | ... | grip |
| Michael J. Burke | ... | first assistant camera (as Mike J. Burke) |
| Sung Rae Cho | ... | assistant camera |
| Ron Egozi | ... | camera operator |
| Sergei Franklin | ... | Steadicam operator |
| Lauren Haber | ... | camera loader |
| Keith Kalohelani | ... | generator operator |
| John Krause | ... | dolly grip |
| Brendon Malone | ... | best boy grip (as Brendan Malone) |
| Antonio Ponti | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Lance Rieck | ... | remote camera technician: scorpio head |
| Michele SchianodiCola | ... | electrician |
| Douglas W. Shannon | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Simmonds | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Brooke Stanford | ... | best boy |
| Ned Stresen-Reuter | ... | camera intern |
| Carl Tebbenhoff | ... | electrician |
| JoJo Whilden | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Lee Genick | ... | extras casting |
| Leeba Zakharov | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amy Henry | ... | paper mask designer |
| John Kristiansen | ... | costumes |
| Chrissy Kuhn | ... | costume supervisor |
| Colleen McTigue | ... | key costumer |
| Lauren Plymel | ... | costume coordinator |
| Terese Wadden | ... | costume coordinator |
Location Management
| Ethan Anderson | ... | location assistant |
| Chris Cloud | ... | location scout |
| Heather Gauntt | ... | assistant location manager |
| Christine Leaman | ... | location manager |
| Christopher LeStrange | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Doug Bernheim | ... | music supervisor |
| Phillip Blackford | ... | score mix technician |
| Adam Blau | ... | composer: additional music |
| Jake Monaco | ... | score coordinator |
| Casey Stone | ... | music scoring mixer |
Other crew
| Dudley Arbaugh | ... | set production assistant |
| Angelica Bolognesi Bonacini | ... | voice actress: Mackenzie Milone |
| Milvia Bonacini | ... | voice actress: Bailee Madison / voice actress: Elle Fanning |
| Marlo Carroll | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Scotch James Diaz Crisostomo | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Sam Dash | ... | assistant: Felicity Huffman |
| Patricia de Paula | ... | production coordinator |
| Kantarama Gahigiri | ... | set production assistant |
| Dan Gloeckner | ... | key set production assistant |
| Eddie Griffith | ... | set production assistant |
| Tracey Grimes | ... | account executive: Post Logic Studios |
| Jessalyn Haefele | ... | production secretary |
| Jennifer Hamilton | ... | choreographer |
| Ryan Leiderman | ... | production assistant |
| Sue Levi Pearl | ... | advisor: Tourette syndrome |
| Richard T. Lynch | ... | craft service |
| W. Scott Lyon | ... | assistant: Daniel Barnz (as Scott Lyon) |
| Alex Markman | ... | production intern |
| Katie Martin | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Mayersohn | ... | legal |
| Andrew McGovern | ... | accounting clerk |
| Tony Osso | ... | script supervisor |
| Brendan Potter | ... | set production assistant |
| Matthew F. Preston | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jon Shaw | ... | production assistant |
| Missy Simms | ... | teacher/welfare worker |
| Noreen Souza-Bailey | ... | set production assistant |
| Judit Ungar | ... | advisor: Tourette syndrome |
| Noreen Ward | ... | production accountant |
| Chad Yavarow | ... | set production assistant |
Thanks
| Jodie Foster | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
Distributors
- THINKFilm (2008) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Red Envelope Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Lifetime Network (2008) (United States) (tv)
- Access-A (2013) (Japan) (DVD)
- DTP Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD) (Starmovie)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2009) (United States)
- Imagem Filmes (2009) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Infotainment China (2008) (China) (video)
- Laptv (2009) (Argentina) (tv)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Signature Entertainment (2014) (United Kingdom)
Special Effects
- Engine Room (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Digital Post Services (trailer mastering)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Haddad's (transportation equipment)
- Mega Playground (video dailies)
- Sonic Magic (sound post-production)
- Surpin, Mayersohn & Coghill (legal)
- Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting (extras casting)
- Upload Films (post-production)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, as her brilliant but anguished mother begins to worry for her daughter's health. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Dare to dream your life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $18,535, 13 Mar 2009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first draft for the script was written one year before Elle Fanning (Phoebe) was even born. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Alice in Wonderland (1933). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ninety Times Nine See more » |
| Quotes |
Miss Dodger:
At a certain point in your life, probably when too much of it has gone by... you will open your eyes and see yourself for who you are... especially for everything that made you so different from all the awful normals. And you will say to yourself... But I am this person. And in that statement, that correction, there will be a kind of love. See more » |