Simon Birch (1998)
Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.
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.
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: September 11, 1998
Cast
- Ashley Judd - Rebecca Wenteworth
- Ian Michael Smith - Simon Birch
- Joseph Mazzello - Joe Wenteworth
- Oliver Platt - Ben Goodrich
- David Strathairn - Rev. Russell
- Dana Ivey - Grandmother Wenteworth
- Beatrice Winde - Hilde Grove
- Jan Hooks - Miss Agnes Leavey
- Cecilley Carroll - Marjorie
- Jim Carrey - Adult Joe Wenteworth
Screenplay
- Mark Steven Johnson (Screenplay)
- John Irving (Novel)
Music: Marc Shaiman
Cinematography: Aaron Schneider
Editing: David Finfer
Production: Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $18M
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
based on novel or book, church, school bus, illegitimate son, dwarfism, death of best friend
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Simon Birch about?
- 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.
- Who directed Simon Birch?
- Simon Birch was directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
- Who stars in Simon Birch?
- Simon Birch stars Ashley Judd, Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn, Dana Ivey.
- How long is Simon Birch?
- Simon Birch has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Simon Birch?
- Simon Birch is a Comedy, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Simon Birch?
- Simon Birch had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Simon Birch gross?
- Simon Birch grossed $18M worldwide.
- Where was Simon Birch produced?
- Simon Birch was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Simon Birch?
- The themes of Simon Birch include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.