Simon Birch(1998)
Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.
Simon Birch 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.
Simon Birch (1998) is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Mark Steven Johnson, released on September 11, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd and Oliver Platt. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 275 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Writers:
- Mark Steven Johnson, John Irving
- Producers:
- Roger Birnbaum, Laurence Mark
- Cinematographer:
- Aaron Schneider
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,253,415
- Status:
- Released
Simon Birch (1998) Trailer
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Simon Birch Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ian Michael Smith
Ian Michael Smith
as Simon Birch
Joseph Mazzello
as Joe Wenteworth
Ashley Judd
as Rebecca Wenteworth
Oliver Platt
as Ben Goodrich
David Strathairn
as Reverend Russell
Dana Ivey
as Grandmother Wenteworth
Beatrice Winde
as Hilde Grove
Jan Hooks
as Miss Leavey
- Cecilley Carroll
Cecilley Carroll
as Marjorie
- Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos
Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos
as Ann
- Sam Morton
Sam Morton
as Stuart
Jim Carrey
as Adult Joe Wenteworth
Key crew
Directed by Mark Steven Johnson, written by Mark Steven Johnson and John Irving, produced by Roger Birnbaum and Laurence Mark.
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Simon Birch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 275 ratings.
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Simon Birch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simon Birch online?
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Simon Birch (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Simon Birch?
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The main cast of Simon Birch (1998) includes Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt and David Strathairn. The film was directed by Mark Steven Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Simon Birch released?
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Simon Birch was released on September 11, 1998 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Simon Birch worth watching?
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Simon Birch (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 275 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Simon Birch?
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