Simon Birch
"Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch."
Originally released in 1998. Simon Birch is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
Starring Ashley Judd, Ian Michael Smith, and Joseph Mazzello
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (254 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.3M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ashley Judd
as Rebecca Wenteworth
Ian Michael Smith
as Simon Birch
Joseph Mazzello
as Joe Wenteworth
Oliver Platt
as Ben Goodrich
David Strathairn
as Rev. Russell
Dana Ivey
as Grandmother Wenteworth
Beatrice Winde
as Hilde Grove
Jan Hooks
as Miss Agnes Leavey
Cecilley Carroll
as Marjorie
Jim Carrey
as Adult Joe Wenteworth
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,253,415
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
- Caravan Pictures
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. Simo...
Who directed Simon Birch?
Simon Birch was directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
How long is Simon Birch?
Simon Birch has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Simon Birch released?
Simon Birch was released on September 11, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Simon Birch?
The main cast of Simon Birch includes Ashley Judd, Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn.
Is Simon Birch worth watching?
Simon Birch has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 254 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.