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Simon Birch (1998)

Movie ★ 6.8 114 min

Comedy Drama Family

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.

Mark Steven Johnson Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 11, 1998
Runtime
114 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$20.0M
Box office
$18.3M
IMDb
tt0124879
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Themes

Cast

Ian Michael Smith Simon Birch Joseph Mazzello Joseph Mazzello Joe Wenteworth Ashley Judd Ashley Judd Rebecca Wenteworth Oliver Platt Oliver Platt Ben Goodrich David Strathairn David Strathairn Reverend Russell Dana Ivey Dana Ivey Grandmother Wenteworth Beatrice Winde Beatrice Winde Hilde Grove Jan Hooks Jan Hooks Miss Leavey Cecilley Carroll Marjorie Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos Ann Sam Morton Stuart Jim Carrey Jim Carrey Adult Joe Wenteworth John Mazzello Simon Wenteworth Holly Dennison Mrs. Birch Peter MacNeill Peter MacNeill Mr. Birch Addison Wells Dr. Wells Roger McKeen Coach Higgins Sean McCann Sean McCann Al Cork

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Frequently asked questions

What is Simon Birch 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 his biological father.
Who directed Simon Birch?
Simon Birch was directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
Who stars in Simon Birch?
Simon Birch stars Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt.
When was Simon Birch released?
Simon Birch is a 1998 comedy, drama, family film.
Where can I watch Simon Birch?
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