Simon Birch(1998)
“Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mark Steven Johnson
Studio
Hollywood Pictures
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Ian Michael Smith
as Simon Birch
Joseph Mazzello
as Joe Wenteworth
Ashley Judd
as Rebecca Wenteworth
Oliver Platt
as Ben Goodrich
David Strathairn
as Reverend Russell
Dana Ivey
as Grandmother Wenteworth
Beatrice Winde
as Hilde Grove
Jan Hooks
as Miss Leavey
Cecilley Carroll
as Marjorie
Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos
as Ann
Sam Morton
as Stuart
Jim Carrey
as Adult Joe Wenteworth
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Hollywood Pictures • Caravan Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simon Birch?▼
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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 and released in 1998. It is a comedy, drama, family film.
How long is Simon Birch?▼
Simon Birch has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Simon Birch?▼
The cast of Simon Birch includes Ian Michael Smith as Simon Birch, Joseph Mazzello as Joe Wenteworth, Ashley Judd as Rebecca Wenteworth, Oliver Platt as Ben Goodrich, David Strathairn as Reverend Russell and more.
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