Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Release Date: 1998-09-11
- Runtime: 114.0 min
- Budget: $20.0 million
- Revenue: $18.3 million
- Production Companies: Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Cast & Crew
Ashley Judd, Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn, Dana Ivey, Beatrice Winde, Jan Hooks, Cecilley Carroll, Jim Carrey, Sean Flynn
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Simon Birch”
Simon Birch is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Mark Steven Johnson and based on the novel A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. The film stars Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, and Jim Carrey.
The film follows the story of Simon Birch (Ian Michael Smith), a 12-year-old boy born with a condition that makes him much smaller than other children his age. Despite his size, Simon is a brave and determined boy with a strong faith in God. He also has an unshakable belief that he was put on this earth for a special purpose.
Simon’s best friend is Joe Wenteworth (Joseph Mazzello), an orphan who lives with his single mother, Rebecca (Ashley Judd). Joe and Simon form a strong bond, and their friendship is tested when Joe learns the truth about his father – a truth that causes him to question his faith in God.
As Simon and Joe embark on a journey to uncover the truth about Joe’s father, they discover that they have more in common than they ever realized. Along the way, Simon’s faith is challenged as he learns to accept his size and discovers the true meaning of friendship.
The film culminates with a climactic event that tests Simon’s faith and leads him to his destiny. Simon Birch is a heart-warming story about friendship, faith, and the power of believing in yourself.
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