Simon Birch (1998)
A young boy with stunted growth is convinced that God has a great purpose for him.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Joe Wenteworth -
Rebecca Wenteworth -
Ben Goodrich -
Rev. Russell -
Grandmother Wenteworth -
Simon Birch -
Hilde Grove -
Miss Leavey -
Marjorie
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Stuart
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Adult Joe Wenteworth -
Simon Wenteworth
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Mrs. Birch
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Mr. Birch
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Director:
Mark Steven JohnsonWriters:
Mark Steven Johnson (screenplay), John Irving (novel)All Cast & Crew
Awards
3 wins & 3 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Jim Carrey was considered for the role of Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park, which Joe Mazzello also appeared in.
Quotes
Adult Joe Wenteworth:
Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with. It responds like a snail to our impatience, then it races like a gazelle when you can't catch a breath.
Goofs
During the movie's climactic scene with Joe and Simon in the hospital.
Soundtracks
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Part 1)Written and Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of Polydor Records
By arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Music
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Drama | FamilyDetails
Release Date:
11 September 1998Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
CanadaBox Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$3,321,370 13 September 1998
Gross USA:
$18,253,415
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$18,253,415
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