Simon Birch(1998)
Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Mark Steven Johnson
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Cast
Ian Michael Smith
Simon Birch
Joseph Mazzello
Joe Wenteworth
Ashley Judd
Rebecca Wenteworth
Oliver Platt
Ben Goodrich
David Strathairn
Reverend Russell
Dana Ivey
Grandmother Wenteworth
Beatrice Winde
Hilde Grove
Jan Hooks
Miss Leavey
Cecilley Carroll
Marjorie
Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos
Ann
Sam Morton
Stuart
Jim Carrey
Adult Joe Wenteworth
John Mazzello
Simon Wenteworth
Holly Dennison
Mrs. Birch
Peter MacNeill
Mr. Birch
Addison Wells
Dr. Wells
Roger McKeen
Coach Higgins
Sean McCann
Al Cork
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Where can I watch Simon Birch?+
Simon Birch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Simon Birch come out?+
Simon Birch was released in 1998.
How long is Simon Birch?+
Simon Birch runs for 114 minutes (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed Simon Birch?+
Simon Birch was directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
Who stars in Simon Birch?+
Simon Birch stars Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt and David Strathairn.
Is Simon Birch worth watching?+
Simon Birch holds a 6.9/10 rating from 281 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, drama and family.
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