I Am the Cheese
Synopsis
Adapted from the Robert Cormier novel. This film follows the life of a young boy whose happy, if somewhat unusual life with his friends and family gradually starts to unravel, until the truth of the boy's situation is finally revealed.
Top Cast
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Hope Lange
Betty Farmer
Don Murray
David Farmer
Robert Wagner
Dr. Brint
Robert MacNaughton
Adam Farmer
Christopher Murray
Eric Peterson
Paul Romero
Coke
Cynthia Nixon
Amy Hertz
Russell P. Goslant
Gardener
Frank McGurran
Young Adam
Robert Cormier
Mr. Hertz
Dorothea MacNaughton
Produce Lady
Milford Keene
Harvester
Lee Richardson
Mr. Grey
Joey Jerome
Whipper
Ronnie Bradbury
Corn
Robert Dutil
Jed
Jeff Rumney
Counter Man
David Lange
Mr. Montgomery
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Jiras
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lange, Robert Jiras
- Original Score
- Jonathan Tunick
- Original Title
- I Am the Cheese
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Jiras
David Lange, Robert Jiras, Robert Cormier
Jonathan Tunick
Department Leadership Roster
David Lange
Screenplay
Robert Jiras
Director
Robert Jiras
Screenplay
Jonathan Tunick
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Am the Cheese
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Am the Cheese about?
Adapted from the Robert Cormier novel. This film follows the life of a young boy whose happy, if somewhat unusual life with his friends and family gradually starts to unravel, until the truth of the boy's situation is finally revealed.
Who directed I Am the Cheese?
I Am the Cheese was directed by Robert Jiras.
Who stars in I Am the Cheese?
The principal cast of I Am the Cheese includes Hope Lange, Don Murray, Robert Wagner, Robert MacNaughton, Christopher Murray.
When was I Am the Cheese released and how long is it?
I Am the Cheese was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for I Am the Cheese?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Am the Cheese was composed by Jonathan Tunick.
Is I Am the Cheese based on a book or true story?
I Am the Cheese is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Cormier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am the Cheese?
I Am the Cheese holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).