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Dear Lemon Lima

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.2K
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POPULARITY
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Shayne Topp, Meaghan Martin, and Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
While rallying her fellow misfits to compete in their school's Snowstorm Survivor competition, an awkward Alaskan teen discovers her Yup'ik heritage.
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After being dumped by Philip, her one true love, the infatuated Nessa enrolls at his private school in the hopes of winning him back.After being dumped by Philip, her one true love, the infatuated Nessa enrolls at his private school in the hopes of winning him back.After being dumped by Philip, her one true love, the infatuated Nessa enrolls at his private school in the hopes of winning him back.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
31,850
409
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    • Director
      • Suzi Yoonessi
    • Writer
      • Suzi Yoonessi
    • Stars
      • Savanah Wiltfong
      • Shayne Topp
      • Eleanor Hutchins
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Suzi Yoonessi
    • Writer
      • Suzi Yoonessi
    • Stars
      • Savanah Wiltfong
      • Shayne Topp
      • Eleanor Hutchins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Dear Lemon Lima
    Trailer 1:32
    Dear Lemon Lima

    Photos26

    Melissa Leo in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Shayne Topp and Meaghan Martin in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Zane Huett, Vanessa Marano, Maia Lee, Taylor Finlon, Jada Morrison, and Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Zane Huett, Vanessa Marano, Maia Lee, Taylor Finlon, Jada Morrison, and Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Vanessa Marano and Meaghan Martin in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Jada Morrison and Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Shayne Topp and Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Jada Morrison and Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
    Zane Huett, Vanessa Marano, Taylor Finlon, Jada Morrison, and Savanah Wiltfong in Dear Lemon Lima (2009)

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    Savanah Wiltfong
    Savanah Wiltfong
    • Vanessa Lemor
    Shayne Topp
    Shayne Topp
    • Philip Georgey
    Eleanor Hutchins
    • Terri Lemor
    Kari Nissena
    Kari Nissena
    • Norma
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Principal Applebomb
    Elaine Hendrix
    Elaine Hendrix
    • Coach Roach
    Brian Bloch
    • Nate Jackson
    Brian Goddard
    • Sean Walsh
    Chase Wright Vanek
    • Jon Mongory
    • (as Chase Vanek)
    Michelle Pizzo
    • Jen
    Meaghan Martin
    Meaghan Martin
    • Megan Kennedy
    • (as Meaghan Jette Martin)
    Zane Huett
    Zane Huett
    • Hercules Howard
    Vanessa Marano
    Vanessa Marano
    • Samantha Combs
    Maia Lee
    Maia Lee
    • Nothing Amigone
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Mrs. Howard
    Rick Turner
    • Mr. Howard
    Sheldon Jacobs
    • Mr. Walters
    Jack Gravalis
    • Marshall
    • Director
      • Suzi Yoonessi
    • Writer
      • Suzi Yoonessi
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Suzi Yoonessi attended Nichols high school in Buffalo, NY, which is the name of the school in the film.
    • Quotes

      Philip: Our intellectual incompatibility is off the charts.

    • Connections
      Remake of Dear Lemon Lima (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Hearts and Flowers
      Words & Music by Shirley Kent

      © 1970 Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd For the World

      Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved.

    User reviews6

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    10/10
    A simple and sweet film
    While "Dear Lemon Lima" may seem too quirky for some viewers, one would have to be a robot to not enjoy its sweet and simple storyline. The opening credits are a sequence of animated bunnies, unicorns, rainbows, and hearts, which might turn off some people, but the doodles are the artwork of a young girl who will remind you of a little sister you affectionately roll your eyes at.

    The boy who breaks her heart at the beginning is perfectly prep school pretentious, and the rest of the characters are also humorously eccentric. It's easy to embrace their quirkiness because unlike other similar films such as "Juno", these characters seem more realistic, and the dialogue is more natural.

    Some aspects seem implausible, as the school places heavy emphasis on multiculturalism and encourages the prominently white student body to familiarize themselves with other cultures. The charming scenes are tempered by heartrending ones, so the film is not all sunshine and rainbows. The plot is predictable , but the film was is never trying to be mysterious or edgy. Writer-director Susie Yoonessi is simply reminding us of what it's like to be young, in love, heartbroken, and unsure of yourself.
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    5
    • razberrisorbet
    • Jun 25, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дорогой лимонный Лима
    • Filming locations
      • Seattle, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sanguine Film
      • Love Sad
      • Independent Television Service
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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