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A West Texas Children's Story

Original title: Have Dreams, Will Travel
  • 20072007
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.7K
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Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Set in the 1960s, a magical tale of two 12-year-olds embarking on an adventure to find new, cool parents and escape their neglected, overly adult existence.Set in the 1960s, a magical tale of two 12-year-olds embarking on an adventure to find new, cool parents and escape their neglected, overly adult existence.Set in the 1960s, a magical tale of two 12-year-olds embarking on an adventure to find new, cool parents and escape their neglected, overly adult existence.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Brad Isaacs
  • Writer
    • Brad Isaacs
  • Stars
    • Cayden Boyd
    • Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Matthew Modine
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  • Director
    • Brad Isaacs
  • Writer
    • Brad Isaacs
  • Stars
    • Cayden Boyd
    • Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Matthew Modine
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    • 18User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb in Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
    Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb in Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
    Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb in Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
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    Cayden Boyd
    Cayden Boyd
    • Ben Reynoldsas Ben Reynolds
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Ben's Motheras Ben's Mother
    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Ben's Fatheras Ben's Father
    Noah Grabowski
    • Ben at 2as Ben at 2
    J.D. Garfield
    J.D. Garfield
    • Father in Dineras Father in Diner
    Johnny Cotugno
    • Plumberas Plumber
    • (as John Cotugno)
    Jeff Griffin
    Jeff Griffin
    • Rooferas Roofer
    Candace Campfield
    • Accountantas Accountant
    Mary Evans
    • Cassie's Motheras Cassie's Mother
    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Cassie Kenningtonas Cassie Kennington
    Mike Miller
    Mike Miller
    • Sheriff LeClaireas Sheriff LeClaire
    • (as Michael Miller)
    Bill Allen
    Bill Allen
    • Cassie's Fatheras Cassie's Father
    • (as William Lawrence Allen)
    Michael Clark
    • Truck Driver #1as Truck Driver #1
    Boots Southerland
    • Truck Driver #2as Truck Driver #2
    • (as Boots Sutherland)
    Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer
    • Hendersonas Henderson
    Ramsey Scott
    Ramsey Scott
    • Henderson's Wifeas Henderson's Wife
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Sheriff Brockas Sheriff Brock
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Deputy Raymond Wardas Deputy Raymond Ward
    • Director
      • Brad Isaacs
    • Writer
      • Brad Isaacs
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    Storyline

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    In the 60's, in West Texas, twelve year-old Ben is a boy neglected by his parents. His mother is obsessed by the movie stars of Hollywood and every afternoon she goes to the movie theater, while his father spends his spare time building a boat. One night, there is a car wreck in front of Ben's parents dining where only the girl Cassie survives with a broken arm. Ben's parents lodges Cassie during her recovery and she becomes friend of Ben. Later the mature girl convinces Ben to travel with her to Baltimore, where her modern and liberal aunt and uncle live. They hitchhike through Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia in a journey of friendship and discoveries until they reach Baltimore. Their adventure ends when Cassie has a breakdown and is interned in the Mercy Psychiatric Ward in Virginia and Ben joins the Military Academy in North Caroline to stay close to Cassie. But the girl had a plan for them and Ben gives his best effort to make her dream come true. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • timeframe 1960s
    • 1960s
    • alcoholic father
    • abusive father
    • sexual abuse
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    • Trivia
      This feature film employed over 50 local New Mexicans.
    • Quotes

      Henderson: Do you, Ben...

      Cassie: Benjamin Reynolds.

      Henderson: Benjamin Reynolds, take this young woman...

      Cassie: Cassie Kennington.

      Henderson: [Henderson wipes eyes, takes off hat] Do both of you promise to treat each other with dignity and love until one or the other drops dead?

      Cassie: I do.

      [looks at Ben]

      Ben: I do.

      Henderson: [Henderson, Cassie, and Ben put their hands in the center and "break"] Well, looks like you're both married now.

      [grins]

      Ben: [looks at Cassie, laughs nervously and grins] That's great.

      [Henderson nods]

      Cassie: [whispers] Oh, the ring.

      [Ben gets a straightened paper clip and wraps it around her finger, then pats her hand]

      Henderson: Congratulations to you both.

      [gets up]

      Cassie: Well, I feel good about this whole thing.

      [to Henderson]

      Cassie: How about you?

      Henderson: [grins again] Yeah. I feel good about it.

      [Cassie looks at Ben and their eyes meet]

      Ben: [nervously] Uh, well, I don't have a lot to compare it to, but, uh, yeah...

      [gulps]

      Ben: I feel good.

      Henderson: Oh and if you wanna kiss the bride, you can do that now, 'cause I forgot to say it.

    • Soundtracks
      All Alone Am I
      Written by Arthur Altman, Manos Hatzidakis (as Manos Hadjidakis) and Jean Ioannidis

      Performed by Brenda Lee

      Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing

    User reviews18

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    8/10
    Amazing plan of life
    I just viewed this magnificent gem of a movie and was awed by how rich and complex it is despite the simplicity of its story and some production flaws. It is amazing how Cassie, at such a young age, manages to drive her life with Ben along to a great plan -- and see it to its fulfillment. Equally amazing is how Ben complies with it all along, and gives strength to Cas at her lowest point.

    Overall, this is an adult fairy tale with the most realistic and bittersweet happily-ever-after ending anyone can hope to have. Grown-ups (like me) will be lead to re-examine their lives, while teens and young adults will take away many important points -- like the importance of having a plan they can hold on to for life, and of having someone with whom they can share their strengths to see it through.

    This movie also sums up what I've long held to be true: a strong woman can make a man's life soar, and a man must recognize and respect this gift of her presence, if he is lucky enough to find her.

    I feel lucky to have stumbled into this movie -- after nearly 5 years since it was shown! I hope more people will get to see it and spread its worth.
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    • Feb 19, 2012

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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • West Texas Lullaby
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Thunder Bay Pictures
      • West Texas New Mexico Films
      • WolfGang Cinema
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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