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Simon Birch

PG19981h 54mMark Steven Johnson
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 45% · Metacritic 39
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"Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch."

Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find his biological father.

ComedyDramaFamily
Based On Novel Or BookChurchSchool BusIllegitimate SonDwarfismDeath Of Best Friend

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What is Simon Birch (1998) about?

Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find…

Who stars in Simon Birch?

Simon Birch stars Ian Michael Smith (Simon Birch), Joseph Mazzello (Joe Wenteworth), Ashley Judd (Rebecca Wenteworth), Oliver Platt (Ben Goodrich), David Strathairn (Reverend Russell). The film was directed by Mark Steven Johnson.

How long is Simon Birch?

Simon Birch has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG.

Is Simon Birch worth watching?

Simon Birch holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 45. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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