
You Are Special
“You Are Precious in His Sight.”
Synopsis
The little wooden people called Wemmicks scurry about their days doing what they always do: sticking gold stars on the pretty and talented Wemmicks or gray dots on those who make mistakes. But now the stickering is all the more important. The Festival is at hand. That means that the envied Most Stars Award and the dreaded Most Dots Award are about to be given out. And poor Punchinello is sure to be a shoo-in for the Most Dots. But thanks to a new friend, he is about to learn a very important lesson that kids of all ages need to hear: no matter how others judge their worth, God cherishes each of them just as they are. Now this award-winning story, drawn from the classic bestseller, comes to life in this fully animated video with songs for your kids to sing along with. They'll love it because it's so much fun. You'll love it because of the eternal truth it teaches them: You Are Precious in His Sight.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Swanson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Jobe
- Original Title
- You Are Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Impact Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Swanson
Andrea Jobe, Mark Swanson, J. Chris Wall, David Lee Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Swanson
Writer
J. Chris Wall
Writer
Mark Swanson
Director
David Lee Miller
Writer
Andrea Jobe
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for You Are Special.
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Frequently Asked Questions About You Are Special
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is You Are Special about?
The little wooden people called Wemmicks scurry about their days doing what they always do: sticking gold stars on the pretty and talented Wemmicks or gray dots on those who make mistakes. But now the stickering is all the more important. The Festival is at hand. That means that the envied Most Stars Award and the dreaded Most Dots Award are about to be given out. And poor Punchinello is sure to be a shoo-in for the Most Dots. But thanks to a new friend, he is about to learn a very important lesson that kids of all ages need to hear: no matter how others judge their worth, God cherishes each of them just as they are. Now this award-winning story, drawn from the classic bestseller, comes to life in this fully animated video with songs for your kids to sing along with. They'll love it because it's so much fun. You'll love it because of the eternal truth it teaches them: You Are Precious in His Sight.
Who directed You Are Special?
You Are Special was directed by Mark Swanson.
Who stars in You Are Special?
The principal cast of You Are Special includes J. Chris Wall.
When was You Are Special released and how long is it?
You Are Special was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for You Are Special?
You Are Special holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).
