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Alabama Moon

  • 2009
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.8K
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Alabama Moon (2009)
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After the unexpected death of his survivalist father, an eleven-year-old boy raised in the Alabama wilderness must learn how to make a home in the modern world.After the unexpected death of his survivalist father, an eleven-year-old boy raised in the Alabama wilderness must learn how to make a home in the modern world.After the unexpected death of his survivalist father, an eleven-year-old boy raised in the Alabama wilderness must learn how to make a home in the modern world.

  • Director
    • Tim McCanlies
  • Writers
    • Watt Key
    • James Whittaker
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Bennett
    • Gabriel Basso
    • Uriah Shelton
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Writers
      • Watt Key
      • James Whittaker
    • Stars
      • Jimmy Bennett
      • Gabriel Basso
      • Uriah Shelton
    • 16User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Jimmy Bennett
    Jimmy Bennett
    • Moon Blake
    Gabriel Basso
    Gabriel Basso
    • Hal Mitchell
    Uriah Shelton
    Uriah Shelton
    • Kit
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Constable Sanders
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Mr. Wellington
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Oliver 'Pap' Blake
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    Liz Kelley
    Liz Kelley
    • Rachael Gene
    • (as Elizabeth Jackson)
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Mr. Mitchell
    Michael P. Sullivan
    Michael P. Sullivan
    • Mr.Gene
    • (as Michael Sullivan)
    Kenny McLean
    • Officer Pete
    Lenore Banks
    Lenore Banks
    • Mrs. Broomstead
    Mark Adam
    Mark Adam
    • Uncle Mike
    Walter Breaux
    • Mr. Carter
    Gary Grubbs
    Gary Grubbs
    • Judge Mackin
    Peter Gabb
    • George Albroscotto
    • (as Peter J. Gabb)
    Cyrus Thompson
    Cyrus Thompson
    • Younger Boy #1
    • (as Cy Thompson)
    Sean Michael Cunningham
    • Younger Boy #2
    • (as Sean Cunningham)
    Chase McDaniel
    • Older Boy
    • Director
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Writers
      • Watt Key
      • James Whittaker
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews16

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    8Reno-Rangan

    Excluding those few flaws the movie was very pleasing

    I don't know how I missed it, I should have watched it earlier when it came. This is the movie, kinda my style, I love to watch without time barriers in any given time. As a children and emotional movie fan, I love it when both of them come together. Yes, I enjoyed this movie a lot than my friends who saw with me.

    A cute story with the bunch of cute kids who gave their soul to fill the fictional characters they played. This movie was based on the book of the same name and crafted by the director of one of my favourite children movie 'Secondhand Lions'.

    The movie had some flaws, I mean some serious flaws. In the opening where the Moon's father was trapped in a fallen tree that was leaning across the river was looked clearly a fake. Like that there were many others in the movie that resists us not to believe in what we see. Despite those defects rest were very pleasing to watch especially those location of Alabama.

    This movie was good as the recent 'Standing Up' unfortunately both of them were not recognised largely. All I say is don't miss if you get a chance to see it, especially with your niece and nephew. If you are a children movie fan probably you would love it. I heard there was a book called 'Dirty Road Home', a sequel to this movie (book) was written by the same writer. The movie based on it is in production now, I could not wait so long for it.
    10ugisup

    A great great storyline! One of the best film based on a book!

    Simple but sweet. First phrase I mention about this film. For the family film, this film have lack of comedy and it's gonna be unusual for its kind lover. But in the fact, the film successfully bring us to its story, to feel the sadness, emotion, friendship and its drama. You will find the dead tragedy, a losing, to survive and to moving on. Moreover, center of view from this film is about a kid and his survival and adventure, and it really increase the power of drama. One more time I mention, this film is lack of comedy, the power is placed on the drama. This film is right to all peoples, especially for kid. It's simple. The message is easy to understand. It's fresh, nothing less, nothing. Suggestion: Watch it with your kid-heart position.
    8horizonbts-206-628336

    Unexpected-like that $10 bill you found!

    This movie was one of those nice surprises you find, something totally unexpected!! Even had John Goodman which I didn't know till I started watching and I love some of his roles, this was one of those.Too it is one of those movies that can be watched by one of any age, family, or by yourself. For me I was looking for something while recooperating from hip replacement surgery and took a chance. Sometimes these films can be some of the best! Really had some surprises and not where I thought the story was headed. Story of a sheltered kid who had lived out most of his life in poverty with his Dad in the wild (actually a cave) after his Mom's passing. Actually they were living in a forest cave and growing their own food, kind of like "Captain Fantastic" if you have seen that movie- somewhat similar, but different! Plot simple to follow, but a nice enjoyable ride, with Cint Howard (Ron Howards brother) playing the role of the hick sheriff. If your looking for a movie on a rainy day or a boring day this is one that can fill the void and brighten your day! A nice ray of sunshine, just what I needed while convalescing!
    8RosanaBotafogo

    Filled with cuteness and chased...

    Afternoon Session version of two great dramas "Captain Fantástico" and "Sem Rastro" here the initial drama gives way to a children's adventure, filled with cuteness and chased by the bumbling villain, all very cute and fluffy to watch with the kids...
    8tepack

    Good family entertainment!

    A movie perfect for family night entertainment. A nothing to worry about film as far as appropriate for children or adults. Which is to me a welcome breath of fresh air in movie watching. Good acting, an imaginative plot snd although it has twists and turns - ii would classify it ultimately as uplifting - I enjoyed the movie.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Based on the book by Watt Key.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the movie, Moon lights a fire out by the woods to send smoke letters to Kit and Pap. At the end Uncle Mike and Moon walk away without putting the fire out. Moon's character wouldn't do that.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Moon Blake: Just before Pap died, he told me that I'd be fine as long as I never depended on anybody but myself. I made Pap's grave just like he done Mama's. All I'd have to remember her face was one picture Pap kept, but I can remember her in the bed at night, keeping me warm from the other side.

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      Written by Rondale Overstreet, Dorothy Overstreet, Jim Coman, Jacquie Snellman

      Performed by Rondale

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dečak iz Alabame
    • Filming locations
      • Covington, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alabama Moon Entertainment
      • Faulkner-McLean Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,305
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,568
      • Mar 20, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,305
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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