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Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   2,013 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
M. Night Shyamalan (written by)
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Release Date:
20 March 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
First kisses. Outrageous pranks. A teacher with a killer fastball. To survive this year, Joshua Beal will have to stay... more
Plot:
A 10 year old boy goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Not just another coming of age film more (46 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Joseph Cross ... Joshua Beal

Timothy Reifsnyder ... Dave O'Hara

Dana Delany ... Mrs. Beal

Denis Leary ... Mr. Beal

Robert Loggia ... Grandpa Beal

Rosie O'Donnell ... Sister Terry

Camryn Manheim ... Sister Sophia
Vicki Giunta ... Sister Beatrice

Julia Stiles ... Neena Beal
Heather Casler ... Hope

Dan Lauria ... Father Peters
Stefan Niemczyk ... Frank Benton

Michael Pacienza ... Freddie Waltman

Michael Shulman ... Robert Brickman
Jaret Ross Barron ... Dan
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for language and thematic elements.
Runtime:
88 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The extras in the race scene of the film were students and their families of the schools where the movie was shot. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the girls' ceremony, Hope's rose changes from one more fully open and blush colored, to a more tightly closed, whiter bud. more
Quotes:
Joshua A. Beal: My name is Joshua A. Beal. I live in Philidalphia, Pennyslvania. And I believe in two things: One-not all angels have wings And two-six grade has got to be easier than this more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary (2003) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
THIS AIN'T A SONG (IT'S A PRAYER) more

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13 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
Not just another coming of age film, 1 March 2004

I caught this unique, heartwarming film on cable in one of those "there is nothing on television" moments. I did not expect to fall in love with this beautiful story of a young boy in search of God. It deals with themes such as family, faith, and acceptance. What started out as a "kid" movie ended up in being a movie for people of all ages. It even made me kind of like Denis Leary. Look for a good performance by Robbert Loggia as the grandfather. If you've ever had or wished for a special relationship with a grandparent, watch this movie. You'll laugh, cry, and it might make a believer out of you.

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