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A young boy with stunted growth is convinced that God has a great purpose for him.
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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
2 wins & 3 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
the writer makes an uncredited appearance as Mr. Prescott, the butcher, seen sweeping the sidewalk in front of his shop during the scene when Simon and Joe are sitting on the local pharmacy steps eating ice cream and pondering who Joe's father might be.
Quotes
Simon:
I'm a miracle you know.
Joe:
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Goofs
Joe and Simon are at the Police Station, the music playing is "Nowhere to Run" by Martha and the Vandellas, which was first released Feb 10, 1965. The film was based in 1964.
Soundtracks
Mickey's MonkeyWritten by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland (as Edward Holland Jr.)
Performed by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Drama | FamilyDetails
Release Date:
11 September 1998Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Elora, Ontario, CanadaBox Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,321,370 (USA) (13 September 1998)
Gross:
$18,252,684 (USA) (27 December 1998)
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