Gideon(1998)
An angel in our lives.
Gideon Synopsis
Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.
Gideon (1998) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Claudia Hoover, released on October 26, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Christopher Lambert, Charlton Heston, Carroll O'Connor and Shirley Jones. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Claudia Hoover
- Writers:
- Brad Mirman
- Producers:
- Karen Elise Baldwin, Howard Baldwin
- Cinematographer:
- João Fernandes
- Composer:
- Anthony Marinelli
- Production:
- STTM Corporation, Baldwin/Cohen Productions, World International Network
- Status:
- Released
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Gideon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Lambert
as Gideon Oliver Dobbs
Charlton Heston
as Addison Sinclair
Carroll O'Connor
as Leo Barnes
Shirley Jones
as Elly Morton
Mike Connors
as Harland Greer
Barbara Bain
as Sarah
Shelley Winters
as Mrs. Willows
Crystal Bernard
as Jean MacLemore
Christopher McDonald
as Alan Longhurst
Mykelti Williamson
as Coleman Walker
Taylor Nichols
as Dr. Richard Willows
Michael Bowen
as Billy Ray Turner
Key crew
Directed by Claudia Hoover, written by Brad Mirman, produced by Karen Elise Baldwin and Howard Baldwin.
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Gideon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 15 ratings.
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Gideon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gideon online?
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Gideon (1998) is available to stream on Looke. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gideon?
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The main cast of Gideon (1998) includes Christopher Lambert, Charlton Heston, Carroll O'Connor, Shirley Jones and Mike Connors. The film was directed by Claudia Hoover. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gideon released?
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Gideon was released on October 26, 1998 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Gideon worth watching?
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Gideon (1998) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gideon?
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Yes. The official Gideon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.