A Smile as Big as the Moon(2012)
A special education teacher, his class, and their inspiring journey through U.S. space camp.
A Smile as Big as the Moon Synopsis
Mike Kersjes is a special-education teacher and football coach in Michigan. Mike doesn’t talk down to his "special" students. He respects them, and he believes they’re capable of achieving great things. When Mike hears about Space Camp, a competitive education program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, he gets an idea. Even though the program is designed for gifted science students, Mike decides participating in the summer program would do wonders for the self-esteem of his young students, one in particular who wants to be an astronaut.
A Smile as Big as the Moon (2012) is a tv movie, family and drama film directed by James Steven Sadwith, released on January 29, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Corbett, Jessy Schram, Logan Huffman and Moira Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- James Steven Sadwith
- Writers:
- Mike Kersjes, Thomas Rickman, Joe Layden
- Cinematographer:
- Roy H. Wagner
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Smile as Big as the Moon (2012) Trailer
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A Smile as Big as the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Corbett
as Mike Kersjes
Jessy Schram
as Robynn
Logan Huffman
as Scott
Moira Kelly
as Darcy Kersjes
Cynthia Watros
as Dr. Deborah Barnhart
Jimmy Bellinger
as Matt
Abby Corrigan
as Lisa
- Tanner Dow
Tanner Dow
as Adam
Breezy Eslin
as Stephanie
David Lambert
as Steve
Kesun Loder
as Lewis
- Peter ten Brink
Peter ten Brink
as Ben
Key crew
Directed by James Steven Sadwith, written by Mike Kersjes, Thomas Rickman and Joe Layden.
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A Smile as Big as the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 13 ratings.
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A Smile as Big as the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Smile as Big as the Moon online?
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A Smile as Big as the Moon (2012) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Smile as Big as the Moon?
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The main cast of A Smile as Big as the Moon (2012) includes John Corbett, Jessy Schram, Logan Huffman, Moira Kelly and Cynthia Watros. The film was directed by James Steven Sadwith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Smile as Big as the Moon released?
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A Smile as Big as the Moon was released on January 29, 2012 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is A Smile as Big as the Moon worth watching?
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A Smile as Big as the Moon (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Smile as Big as the Moon?
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Yes. The official A Smile as Big as the Moon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.