A young boy with stunted growth is convinced that God has a great purpose for him.
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Joe Wenteworth
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| Ashley Judd | ... |
Rebecca Wenteworth
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| Oliver Platt | ... |
Ben Goodrich
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| David Strathairn | ... |
Rev. Russell
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| Dana Ivey | ... |
Grandmother Wenteworth
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| Ian Michael Smith | ... |
Simon Birch
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Beatrice Winde | ... |
Hilde Grove
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| Jan Hooks | ... |
Miss Leavey
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Cecilley Carroll | ... |
Marjorie
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| Sumela Kay | ... |
Ann
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Sam Morton | ... |
Stuart
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| Jim Carrey | ... |
Adult Joe Wenteworth
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John Mazzello | ... |
Simon Wenteworth
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Holly Dennison | ... |
Mrs. Birch
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| Peter MacNeill | ... |
Mr. Birch
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Thick Wilson | ... |
Dr. Wells
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Roger McKeen | ... |
Coach Higgins
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Chief Al Cork
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John Robinson | ... |
Mr. Baker
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Guy Sanvido | ... |
Janitor
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Gil Filar | ... |
Eddie
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Marcello Meleca | ... |
Howard Ellis
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Tim Hall | ... |
Pitcher
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Tom Redman | ... |
First Baseman
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Mark Skrela | ... |
Third Baseman
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Kevin White | ... |
Shortstop
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Terry V. Hart | ... |
Umpire
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Alan Markfield | ... |
Umpire
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Christopher Marren | ... |
Rival Baseball Coach
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Tommy Dorrian | ... |
Teammate #1
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Justin Marangoni | ... |
Teammate #2
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Tyler Cairns | ... |
Sheep
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Gino Giacomini | ... |
Wise Man
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Barbara Stewart | ... |
Delivery Room Nurse
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| David Rigby | ... |
Bus Driver
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Sam Aaron | ... |
Old Man #1
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| David Chapman | ... |
Old Man #2
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Wendy Fleming | ... |
Mrs. Russell
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Paul Di Febo | ... |
Junior Lamb
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| Dalton Rondell | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Cameron Croughwell | ... |
Junior Lamb
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| Logan Holladay | ... |
Junior Lamb
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| Scotty Leavenworth | ... |
Junior Lamb
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| Devon Alan | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Joshua Titen | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Tony Orr | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Joshua Croughwell | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Jeffrey Schoeny | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Derek Wilder | ... |
Junior Lamb
(as Derek Montgomery)
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Sean Sullivan | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Devon Cole Borisoff | ... |
Junior Lamb
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| Taylor Emerson | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Brian McLaughlin | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Nicholas Andrew | ... |
Junior Lamb
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| Sean Flynn | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Patrick McTavish | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Blake Hubbell | ... |
Junior Lamb
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| Cody Gill | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Ramiro González | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Mitchell Orr | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Trevor Habberstad | ... |
Junior Lamb
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Aaron Bouffard | ... |
Retreat Kid (uncredited)
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Victoria Ridley | ... |
Baby (uncredited)
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| Matt Willis | ... |
Extra Braves Player (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Steven Johnson | ||
Written by
| Mark Steven Johnson | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Irving | ... | (novel "A Prayer For Owen Meany") (suggestion) |
Produced by
| John Baldecchi | ... | executive producer |
| Roger Birnbaum | ... | producer |
| Howard Ellis | ... | associate producer |
| Billy Higgins | ... | co-producer |
| Laurence Mark | ... | producer |
Music by
| Marc Shaiman | ||
Cinematography by
| Aaron Schneider | ... | director of photography (as Aaron E. Schneider) |
Editing by
| David Finfer | ||
Editorial Department
| Doug Caron | ... | first assistant editor: Canada (as Douglas Caron) |
| Darryl Cornford | ... | apprentice film editor: Canada |
| Penny Lee Hallin | ... | first assistant editor: U.S. |
| Ariel Nachmann | ... | first assistant editor: avid |
| David Orr | ... | color timer |
| Scott Wesley Ross | ... | apprentice film editor: U.S. |
| Kevin D. Ross | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| David Chapman | ||
Art Direction by
| Dennis Davenport | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carolyn 'Cal' Loucks | ... | (as Carolyn A. Loucks) |
Costume Design by
| Betsy Heimann | ||
| Abram Waterhouse | ||
Makeup Department
| Steve Artmont | ... | makeup: second unit |
| David R. Beecroft | ... | hair stylist |
| Marilyn Terry | ... | makeup artist |
| Linda Trainoff | ... | hair stylist: second unit |
| Sheryl Ptak | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Billy Higgins | ... | unit production manager |
| Lee R. Mayes | ... | unit production manager: second unit |
| Brian Leslie Parker | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carla Bowen | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Howard Ellis | ... | first assistant director |
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | second unit director |
| Tom Quinn | ... | second assistant director |
| Michele Rakich | ... | second second assistant director |
| Glenn R. Wilder | ... | second unit director |
| Derek Filiatrault | ... | daily trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
| Robin M. Reelis | ... | third assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
| Bob Warwick | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Gregory Bolton | ... | art director: second unit |
| Carlos Caneca | ... | leadman |
| Ken Clark | ... | property master |
| Danielle Fleury | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Bill Iiams | ... | construction coordinator: second unit (as Bill Liams Sr.) |
| Henry Ilola | ... | construction coordinator |
| Tim Murton | ... | scenic artist |
| Candace Oberholtzer | ... | assistant art director |
| Joseph G. Pacelli Jr. | ... | set decorator: second unit |
| Mark Rasmussen | ... | general foreman: second unit |
| David Ritchie | ... | assistant property master |
| Bob Chaisson | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Teresita Doucet | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Jason E. Hamilton | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Wayne Jacques | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Janet Kusnick | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Anastasia Masaro | ... | second assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Michael Shocrylas | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jim Borgardt | ... | adr supervisor (as James Borgardt) |
| Allan Bromberg | ... | adr editor (as Alan Bromberg) |
| Gregory Martin Clayton | ... | boom operator (as Greg Clayton) |
| Valerie Davidson | ... | foley supervisor |
| Dane A. Davis | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Barbara Delpuech | ... | assistant sound editor (as Barbara S. Way) |
| Don Digirolamo | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Hank Garfield | ... | sound mixer: second unit |
| Glen Gauthier | ... | production sound mixer |
| Gary Gegan | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom Hammond | ... | foley editor |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Frank Long | ... | audio engineering: digital/analog |
| Yvette Marxer | ... | cable person: second unit (as Yvette Garfield) |
| David McRoll | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jeff Porrello | ... | boom operator: second unit |
| Charles W. Ritter | ... | dialogue editor |
| Geoffrey G. Rubay | ... | sound effects editor (as Geoff Rubey) |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Yardas | ... | sound effects editor |
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Cody Dorkin | ... | adr (uncredited) |
| Rudy Pi | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ted Ross | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Jason Board | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Edward Gettis | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Bob Hall | ... | on set special effects (uncredited) |
| Tony Kenny | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Arthur Langevin | ... | special effects key (uncredited) |
| Rocco Larizza | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Brad Larkin | ... | special effects crew (uncredited) |
| Al Marangoni | ... | special effects coordinator (uncredited) |
| Jeff Miller | ... | special effects foreman (uncredited) |
| Jim Reischl | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Lawerence Willet | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Joe Bauer | ... | visual effects supervisor: Modern Videofilm |
| Rick Cortes | ... | digital artist: Modern Videofilm (as Rick Cortés) |
| Brent Gilmartin | ... | digital artist: Modern Videofilm |
| Annemarie Griggs | ... | visual effects producer: Modern Videofilm |
| Rick Shick | ... | digital artist: Modern Videofilm |
| Robert McInnis | ... | visual effects executive producer: Modern VideoFilm (uncredited) |
| Sarah Moore | ... | digital compositor: Buena Vista Imaging (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Tom Bishop Sr. | ... | stunt performer (as Tom Bishop) |
| Randy Boliver | ... | stunt performer (as Randy Bolivar) |
| Eric Bryson | ... | stunt performer |
| Peter Cox | ... | stunt performer |
| Tim A. Davison | ... | stunt coordinator: second unit (as Tim Davison) |
| Ed Gale | ... | stunt performer |
| Erin Jarvis | ... | stunt performer |
| Shaun Kerr | ... | stunt performer |
| C.J. Lusby | ... | stunt performer (as C.J. Fidler) |
| Nick Nolan | ... | stunt performer |
| Alison Reid | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bryan Renfro | ... | stunt performer |
| Suzi Stingl | ... | stunt performer (as Suzi Stengl) |
| Gregory J. Barnett | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Michael T. Brady | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Kris A. Jeffrey | ... | water safety & stunts (uncredited) |
| Allan Redford | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Robert C. Shannon | ... | dive supervisor (uncredited) |
| Danny Wynands | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gary A. Beaird | ... | key grip: second unit (as Gary Beaird) |
| Sam Bojin | ... | best boy electric (as Samuel Bojin) |
| Angelo Colavecchia | ... | camera operator |
| Mark Cyre | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bryan Forde | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Tony Guerin | ... | camera operator: Canada, second unit |
| Eric Jones | ... | underwater second assistant camera: second unit |
| Alan Markfield | ... | still photographer |
| Don McCuaig | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Donald M. McCuaig) |
| Joseph Micomonaco | ... | second assistant camera (as Joe Micomonaco) |
| Monty Montgomerie | ... | best boy grip (as Monte Montgomerie) |
| Hiro Narita | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Alexandre Naufel | ... | best boy: second unit (as Alex Naufel) |
| Rick Perotto | ... | first assistant camera |
| Brad Peterman | ... | underwater first assistant camera: second unit |
| Raman Rao | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Ron Renzetti | ... | dolly grip |
| Richard Stevens | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (as Rich Stevens) |
| Randy Tambling | ... | key grip (as Randal Tambling) |
| Mike Thomas | ... | underwater camera operator: second unit |
| A.J. Vesak | ... | camera operator: Canada, second unit |
| Rocky Brown | ... | crane grip (uncredited) |
| Aryn Chapman | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Bruce Comtois | ... | grip: underwater unit, Los Angeles (uncredited) |
| Greg Haddow | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Maynard Harris | ... | crane technician (uncredited) |
| Robert McRae | ... | gaffer: rigging (uncredited) |
| Dennis J. Murphy | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Christopher Nethercoat | ... | key rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Dylan Rush | ... | set lighting: Los Angeles (uncredited) |
| Lawerence Willet | ... | electrician: Nova Scotia (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Mary Gail Artz | ... | casting |
| Ross Clydesdale | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Barbara Cohen | ... | casting |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Jane Rogers | ... | extras casting |
| Juli-Ann Kay | ... | casting associate: Canada (uncredited) |
| Lauren Singer | ... | casting consultant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cori Burchell | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Lou Decampo | ... | wardrobe master |
| Gail McMullen | ... | wardrobe supervisor: second unit |
Location Management
| Liam Kiernan | ... | assistant location manager |
| Rowland Kirks | ... | location manager: second unit |
| Deborah Laub | ... | location manager: second unit (as Debbie Laub) |
| Byron A. Martin | ... | location manager (as Byron Martin) |
| Brent Crowell | ... | assistant location manager: Nova Scotia (uncredited) |
| Randy Kennedy | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Pete Anthony | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Jeff Atmajian | ... | orchestrator |
| Frank Bennett | ... | orchestrator |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| David De Palo | ... | scoring assistant (as David DePalo) |
| Daniel DiPrima | ... | music editor: temp music (as Dan DiPrima) |
| Richard Grant | ... | auricle operator |
| Ralph Grierson | ... | musician: piano solos |
| Artie Kane | ... | conductor |
| Jo Ann Kane | ... | music preparation |
| Stephanie Lowry | ... | assistant music editor (as Stephanie L. Lowry) |
| Allan Mason | ... | music supervisor |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | executive in charge of music: Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group |
| Patrick Russ | ... | orchestrator |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | score recorded and mixed by (as Dennis Sands) |
| Scott Stambler | ... | music editor |
| Nick Vidar | ... | music programmer |
| Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Daniel Gold | ... | music prep (uncredited) |
| Zigmund Gron | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Steven L. Smith | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Donn Wilkerson | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mimi Wolch | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Wilfred Bell | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Bill Jackson | ... | transportation captain |
| Dusty Saunders | ... | transportation coordinator: second unit |
| Lori Ann Bellefontaine | ... | picture car assistant (uncredited) |
| Gert Gielen-MacGregor | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Petra Alexandria | ... | assistant: Mr. Mark |
| Ruth Auerbach | ... | studio teacher: second unit |
| Kent Belli | ... | assistant accountant: second unit |
| Jack Boem | ... | production assistant |
| Laurel Bresnahan | ... | studio teacher |
| Sarah Campbell | ... | production assistant |
| Vincent Chase | ... | drama coach |
| Ian Doig | ... | animal handler |
| Mark Dumas | ... | animal handler |
| Greg Eby | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Prudence Emery | ... | unit publicist |
| JoAnne Fishburn | ... | production assistant |
| Wendy Gaboury | ... | assistant accountant |
| Alex Kontsalakis | ... | assistant accountant |
| Eric Mansur | ... | assistant: Mr. Mark |
| Deborah Marks | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Stefanie Marshall | ... | production assistant |
| Bob Merrick | ... | assistant production coordinator: second unit |
| Megan Moran | ... | assistant: Mr. Baldecchi |
| Abraham Park | ... | post-production accountant |
| George Patterson | ... | production coordinator: second unit |
| Susan Phillips | ... | production coordinator |
| Brian Rankel | ... | assistant: Mr. Johnson |
| Nina Saxon | ... | title designer: New Wave Entertainment |
| Margaret L. Schlaifer | ... | studio teacher: second unit |
| Susanne Schlomer | ... | assistant to the producer (as Suzanne Schlomer) |
| Simone Stock | ... | assistant: Mr. Johnson (as Simone Marie Stock) |
| Elaine Thurston | ... | production accountant |
| Barry F. Walsh | ... | assistant accountant (as Barry Walsh) |
| Bob Warwick | ... | production assistant (as Robert Warwick) |
| Marlena Wilkens | ... | assistant: Mr. Birnbaum |
| Sean Yeomans | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| David Zerr | ... | assistant: Mr. Baldecchi |
| Bohnie Avanzino | ... | title designer: New Wave Entertainment (uncredited) |
| William Flower | ... | assistant marine coordinator (uncredited) |
| Traci Hainsworth | ... | production resources (uncredited) |
| Paul Hiscock | ... | fourth assistant director: stunt unit (uncredited) |
| Peter Hollocker | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Alan Jacques | ... | projectionist (uncredited) |
| Mark McLean | ... | office production assistant (uncredited) |
| Matthew H. O'Connor | ... | dive coordinator (uncredited) |
| David Orr | ... | producer asst: John Baldecchi (uncredited) |
| Ben Schoen | ... | end titles: Scarlet Letters (uncredited) |
| Darren Winter | ... | security coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures (presents)
- Caravan Pictures (in assocation with)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1998) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1999) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1999) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (1999) (United States) (video) (DIVX)
- Image Entertainment (1999) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Net5 (2002) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Video (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2015) (Spain) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (video)
- ZEE Entertainment Enterprises (2012) (India) (tv) (Chennai)
Special Effects
- Modern VideoFilm (visual effects and main title compositing)
Other Companies
- American Humane Association (animal action monitored by)
- Buena Vista Imaging (opticals)
- Buena Vista Negative Cutting (negative cutter)
- City of Toronto, Film Liaison Office (the producers wish to thank)
- Danetracks (sound design and editorial)
- Digital DTS Sound (sound mix: in selected theaters)
- Dolby Digital (sound mix: in selected theatres)
- Eastman Film (produced and distributed on)
- Epic Records (soundtrack available on)
- Hanna Brothers Film & Event Catering (catering)
- Hollywood Pictures (copyright holder)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (opticals)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Major League Baseball Properties (licensed by: the Major League Baseball trademarks dipicted in this motion picture)
- New Wave Entertainment (main and end titles designed by)
- Panavision (cameras)
- Paramount Pictures Scoring Stage M (score recorded at)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Scarlet Letters (end titles)
- Signet Sound Studio (score mixed at)
- Technicolor (prints)
- Toronto Film Studios (movie studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Simon Birch tells the story of Joe and Simon's heart-warming journey of friendship. Simon Birch was born with a condition that makes him much smaller than all the other kids in town. Now, due to his condition, Simon thinks God made him this way for a reason and highly believes in God. Together, Joe and Simon go on a journey of trust and friendship to find the answers to many things. Their friendship is put to the test when some unfortunate events happen. Written by Thorpe89 |
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| Taglines | Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $30,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,321,370, 13 Sep 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Author John Irving doubted his novel, "A Prayer for Owen Meany", could ever be turned into a film, and sold the screen rights on the condition it not be released under the same name as his book. Irving himself provided the name Simon Birch for the producers to use in place of Owen Meany. See more » |
| Goofs | The fateful Christmas in question is in December 1964, but a news item on the radio reports a speech given by President Kennedy, killed a year earlier. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Rounders/Kiki's Delivery Service/Simon Birch/Slums of Beverly Hills/Digging to China (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You Were There See more » |
| Quotes |
Simon:
Your mother is so sexy, sometimes I forget she's someone's mother. Joe: What if I said the same thing about your mother? Simon: I'd have you committed. See more » |