Booky's Crush
Originally released in 2009. Booky's Crush is a drama/family film. directed by Peter Moss. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rachel Marcus, Megan Follows, and Stuart Hughes
Synopsis
The Thomsons - parents Thomas and Francie, and children Willa, Arthur, Beatrice (nicknamed Booky) and Jakey - are a loving working class family living in the Depression era in Toronto. Arthur is showing aptitude in drawing, and although his parents want to support his skill, Thomas in particular wants him to take up a vocation that is a little more stable. Willa, the part time librarian, is attracted to Russell, the medical student she meets at the library. And 11-year old Booky is happy that she has been asked to tutor the new older sixth grade student, Georgie Dunlop, in spelling, since she has a crush on him, her first ever. She just can't wait for him to ask her to the school dance. But she begins to have mixed feelings about Georgie based on a gift he gives to her. Digging a little deeper, Booky begins to understand both the good and bad of Georgie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rachel Marcus
as Beatrice 'Booky' Thomson
Megan Follows
as Francie Thomson
Stuart Hughes
as Thomas Thomson
Dylan Everett
as Arthur Thomson
Sarah White
as Willa Thomson
Noah Ryan Scott
as Jakey Thomson
Ariel Waller
as Rosie
Emilia McCarthy
as Laura
Connor Price
as Georgie
Albert Schultz
as Mr. Spencer
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Shaftesbury Films
- CBC
- Platt Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booky's Crush about?
The Thomsons - parents Thomas and Francie, and children Willa, Arthur, Beatrice (nicknamed Booky) and Jakey - are a loving working class family living in the Depression era in Toronto. Arthur is sh...
Who directed Booky's Crush?
Booky's Crush was directed by Peter Moss.
How long is Booky's Crush?
Booky's Crush has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Booky's Crush released?
Booky's Crush was released on February 15, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Booky's Crush?
The main cast of Booky's Crush includes Rachel Marcus, Megan Follows, Stuart Hughes, Dylan Everett, Sarah White.