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The Odd Life of Timothy Green

  • 20122012
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
47K
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A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.
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A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
47K
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  • Director
    • Peter Hedges
  • Writers
    • Peter Hedges(screenplay)
    • Ahmet Zappa(story)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Joel Edgerton
    • CJ Adams
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  • Director
    • Peter Hedges
  • Writers
    • Peter Hedges(screenplay)
    • Ahmet Zappa(story)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Joel Edgerton
    • CJ Adams
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    • 142User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

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    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Cindy Greenas Cindy Green
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Jim Greenas Jim Green
    CJ Adams
    CJ Adams
    • Timothy Greenas Timothy Green
    Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush
    • Joni Jeromeas Joni Jerome
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Evette Onatas Evette Onat
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Brenda Bestas Brenda Best
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • James Green, Sr.as James Green, Sr.
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Uncle Bubas Uncle Bub
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Aunt Melas Aunt Mel
    Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda
    • Reggieas Reggie
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Ms. Bernice Crudstaffas Ms. Bernice Crudstaff
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Franklin Crudstaffas Franklin Crudstaff
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Joseph Crudstaffas Joseph Crudstaff
    Common
    Common
    • Coach Calas Coach Cal
    Michael Arden
    Michael Arden
    • Doug Wertas Doug Wert
    Rhoda Griffis
    Rhoda Griffis
    • Doctor Lesley Huntas Doctor Lesley Hunt
    Karan Kendrick
    Karan Kendrick
    • Mother at Doctor's Officeas Mother at Doctor's Office
    Shimei Bailey
    • Little Boy in Elevatoras Little Boy in Elevator
    • Director
      • Peter Hedges
    • Writers
      • Peter Hedges(screenplay)
      • Ahmet Zappa(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in the same house as Halloween II (2009).
    • Goofs
      When Timothy kicks Joni in the face, a leaf can be seen floating away in the pool, which means he lost one.
    • Quotes

      Jim Green: Have a great day!

      Cindy Green: That's too much pressure...

      Jim Green: Have the day you have!

    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: Sparkle (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      Written by Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill) and Patty S. Hill (as Patty Hill)

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    The Odd Life of Timothy Green will grow on you
    Disney has a rich history with animated films, but they also manage to deliver touching original live action films. Their latest The Odd Life of Timothy Green takes on an interesting subject with a bit of fantasy blended with a family drama. With a decent cast including Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Ron Livingston, and Dianne Wiest will they be able to deliver an entertaining movie that will speak to the audience or end up needing to be planted back in the garden? The Odd Life of Timothy Green follows a married couple who are dying to start a family, but when things just aren't working out they began to dream about what their child would be like. After a stormy night a young boy named Timothy shows up and changes the couple and their small town in unexpected ways. This is one of those movies that as a whole work really well telling the story in an effective entertaining way. Everyone gave decent performances but nothing really stood out other than Timothy himself CJ Adams who brings a needed innocence to the character that really comes off very well. If his performance didn't work then this movie would not have worked at all. Thanks to his ability to bring this character to life while delivering all the various emotions to bring the rest of the story in cast together. The story is original, cute, and enduring but still was missing a little something. It starts out a bit slow and drawn out taking a little more time than needed to get to the point, but still works for the most part. For the rest of the movie you are fairly entertained and intrigued on where they are taking the story, but then becomes a bit predictable. While this never really hurts the film, the lack of real resolve to the primary part of the story you sit through really loses you at the end. With that being said the majority of this film works really well.

    This is a rare film that not only tells a heartwarming story filled with a wide range of emotions and sensitivities. This is a funny film wrapped in an emotional drama, with a touch of fantasy that delivers an original film in an age filled with remakes and sequels. If you're looking for something new for the family give Timothy Green a try.

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    • Aug 14, 2012

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Timothy Green
    • Filming locations
      • Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Monsterfoot Productions
      • Scott Sanders Productions
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,854,875
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,822,903
      • Aug 19, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $56,012,642
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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