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I Am the Cheese (1983)

Movie ★ 7.4 100 min

Fantasy Drama

Adapted from the Robert Cormier novel. This film follows the life of a young boy whose happy, if somewhat unusual life with his friends and family gradually starts to unravel, until the truth of the boy's situation is finally revealed.

Robert Jiras Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 11, 1983
Runtime
100 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0085706
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Themes

Cast

Hope Lange Hope Lange Betty Farmer Don Murray Don Murray David Farmer Robert Wagner Robert Wagner Dr. Brint Robert MacNaughton Robert MacNaughton Adam Farmer Christopher Murray Christopher Murray Eric Peterson Paul Romero Paul Romero Coke Cynthia Nixon Cynthia Nixon Amy Hertz Russell P. Goslant Gardener Frank McGurran Young Adam Robert Cormier Mr. Hertz Dorothea MacNaughton Produce Lady Milford Keene Harvester Lee Richardson Lee Richardson Mr. Grey Joey Jerome Whipper Ronnie Bradbury Corn Robert Dutil Jed Jeff Rumney Counter Man David Lange Mr. Montgomery

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Frequently asked questions

What is I Am the Cheese about?
Adapted from the Robert Cormier novel. This film follows the life of a young boy whose happy, if somewhat unusual life with his friends and family gradually starts to unravel, until the truth of the boy's situation is finally revealed.
Who directed I Am the Cheese?
I Am the Cheese was directed by Robert Jiras.
Who stars in I Am the Cheese?
I Am the Cheese stars Hope Lange, Don Murray, Robert Wagner, Robert MacNaughton.
When was I Am the Cheese released?
I Am the Cheese is a 1983 fantasy, drama film.
Where can I watch I Am the Cheese?
You can watch I Am the Cheese with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.