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Growing Up Smith

Original title: Good Ol' Boy
  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.3K
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Jason Lee, Anjul Nigam, Poorna Jagannathan, Frank Lotito, Brighton Sharbino, and Roni Akurati in Growing Up Smith (2015)
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In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "go... Read allIn 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.

  • Director
    • Frank Lotito
  • Writers
    • Anjul Nigam
    • Paul Quinn
    • Gregory Scott Houghton
  • Stars
    • Jason Lee
    • Anjul Nigam
    • Brighton Sharbino
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank Lotito
    • Writers
      • Anjul Nigam
      • Paul Quinn
      • Gregory Scott Houghton
    • Stars
      • Jason Lee
      • Anjul Nigam
      • Brighton Sharbino
    • 17User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 8 nominations

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    Jason Lee in Growing Up Smith (2015)
    Anjul Nigam, Poorna Jagannathan, Roni Akurati, and Shoba Narayan in Growing Up Smith (2015)
    Brighton Sharbino and Roni Akurati in Growing Up Smith (2015)
    Anjul Nigam and Poorna Jagannathan in Growing Up Smith (2015)
    Jason Lee and Roni Akurati in Growing Up Smith (2015)
    Jason Lee and Roni Akurati in Growing Up Smith (2015)
    Frank Lotito and Roni Akurati in Growing Up Smith (2015)
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    Anjul Nigam in Growing Up Smith (2015)
    Jason Lee in Growing Up Smith (2015)
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    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Butch Brunner
    Anjul Nigam
    Anjul Nigam
    • Bhaaskar Bhatnagar
    Brighton Sharbino
    Brighton Sharbino
    • Amy Brunner
    Hilarie Burton
    Hilarie Burton
    • Nancy Brunner
    Roni Akurati
    Roni Akurati
    • Smith Bhatnagar
    Poorna Jagannathan
    Poorna Jagannathan
    • Nalini Bhatnagar
    Samrat Chakrabarti
    Samrat Chakrabarti
    • Older Smith Bhatnagar
    Shoba Narayan
    Shoba Narayan
    • Asha Bhatnagar
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Officer Dick
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
    • Officer Bob
    Alison Wright
    Alison Wright
    • Mrs. Reynolds
    Austin Harrod
    • Billy MacNamara
    James Hyland
    • Stan Swanson
    Jack Hyland
    • Steve Swanson
    Paul Castro Jr.
    Paul Castro Jr.
    • Patrick
    Deema Aitken
    Deema Aitken
    • Dude #1
    Jacqui Denski
    Jacqui Denski
    • School Teacher
    Ben Sloane
    • Dude #2
    • Director
      • Frank Lotito
    • Writers
      • Anjul Nigam
      • Paul Quinn
      • Gregory Scott Houghton
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The world premiere was June 1, 2015 in Kirkland, Washington as part of the Seattle International Film Festival.
    • Goofs
      The movie was based in the years 1977-1980 judging by Saturday Night Fever, Star Wars, etc. In those days US$1 was approximately 8-9 Indian Rupees. So in the beginning when they said $2 was 125 Rupees, that is based on currency rates of 2015 on wards.
    • Connections
      References Happy Days (1974)

    User reviews17

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    9/10
    The most fun family-friendly ride of the year.
    Despite some incredible films made last year, Growing Up Smith remains one of the most fun films I saw a screening of. It's lighthearted, family-friendly, and just a great ride that puts a smile on your face throughout. It's smart and doesn't pander to its audience. It's been a long time since I've seen a coming of age comedy that hits all the right notes so fluently, it's heartfelt and intelligent. The music cuts fit the film really well, and the pop culture awareness for its period is spot on without feeling contrived. The child actors are particularly good, complimenting Jason Lee and Anjul Nigam well. A must see when it releases in theaters next month.
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    • kylemahaney
    • Jan 24, 2017

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Good Ol' Boy
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Brittany House Pictures
      • Emedia Films
      • Quixotic Road
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,312
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,867
      • Feb 5, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,312
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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