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Overview

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6.2/10   2,004 votes
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Director:
M. Night Shyamalan
Writer (WGA):
M. Night Shyamalan (written by)
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Release Date:
20 March 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Family more
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:
Very sweet, underrated 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
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Company:
Miramax Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Although released in 1998, the film was actually produced in 1995. 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: Before this year bullies were just bullies for no reason, weirdoes were just weird, and daredevils weren't afraid of anything. Before this year, people I loved lived forever. I spent this year looking for something and wound up seeing everything around me. It's like I was asleep before and finally woke up. Know what? I'm wide-awake now. more
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Referenced in Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary (2003) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
JUNE LIGHT more

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5 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
Very sweet, underrated film, 15 December 2002
10/10
Author: elevenafter from Wichita, KS

I've never understood why so many people seem turned off by this movie. Aside from some unnecessary uses of the 'S' word, this is a very original, very moving story that could even be of comfort to children who have lost a relative or friend.

What's not to like? We have very positive messages here. Seeking and finding strength in faith, dealing with reality. The child actors are outstanding. Joseph Cross portrays his character so perfectly that it is at times very moving.

A great supporting cast of Dennis Leary, Dana Delaney and Rosie O'Donnell (at her funniest, yet most reserved persona). Flawless directing by Shyamalan and a great score by Edmund Choi that has since been used elsewhere.

A perfect little film with a big heart for anyone who's lost someone they loved.

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