I'll Remember April
“They wanted to become heroes, until it meant betraying a friend.”
Synopsis
Four young boys find a shipwrecked Japanese sailor during World War II and struggle with the decision to save him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-12
Top Cast
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Haley Joel Osment
Peewee Clayton
Pat Morita
Abe Tanaka
Trevor Morgan
Duke Cooper
Pam Dawber
Barbara Cooper
Mark Harmon
John Cooper
Yuji Okumoto
Matsuo Yomma
Richard Taylor Olson
Tyler Walker
Yuki Tokuhiro
Willy Tanaka
Diana Tanaka
Kimiko Tanaka
Paul Dooley
Earl Schimmel
Ken Kensei
Commander Tashima
Troy Evans
Chief Harrigan
Jay Ingram
FBI Savage
Christopher Kriesa
FBI Reeve
Eugene Osment
Deputy
David Millbern
Mr. Walker
Matthew McCurley
Chester
Ariel Clark
Freddy Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 652 DaysOulu Children's Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 16, 2001
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Sanderson
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- I'll Remember April
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Regent Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Mark Sanderson
Paul Zaza
Stephen M. Katz
Paul Colichman, David Forrest, Mark R. Harris, Stephen P. Jarchow, Beau Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Clark
Director
Mark Sanderson
Writer
Paul Colichman
Producer
Mark R. Harris
Producer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I'll Remember April
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I'll Remember April about?
Four young boys find a shipwrecked Japanese sailor during World War II and struggle with the decision to save him.
Who directed I'll Remember April?
I'll Remember April was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in I'll Remember April?
The principal cast of I'll Remember April includes Haley Joel Osment, Pat Morita, Trevor Morgan, Pam Dawber, Mark Harmon.
When was I'll Remember April released and how long is it?
I'll Remember April was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for I'll Remember April?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'll Remember April was composed by Paul Zaza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'll Remember April?
I'll Remember April holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).