The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Synopsis
In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands' no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up their 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber and head South. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert and discover that life is very different there than in Flint. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron’s antics; something that will change their lives and country forever.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-05
Top Cast
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Bryce Clyde Jenkins
Kenny
Harrison Knight
Byron
Skai Jackson
Joetta
Anika Noni Rose
Wilona
Wood Harris
Daniel
David Alan Grier
Mr. Robert
Shameik Moore
James Jr.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Grandma Sands
Bailey Tippen
Naomi
Tyrin Niles Wyche
Larry Dunn
E. Roger Mitchell
Mr. Williams
Javon Johnson
James Bevel
Lori Beth Sikes
Margaret
Margo Moorer
Mrs. Davidson
A'Nya Schofield
Girl in the Blue Dress
Josephine Lawrence
Sarah
Pauletta Washington
Mrs. Glenn
Zoe Myers
Bonnie the Waitress
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenny Leon
- Screenplay & Story
- Caliope Brattlestreet, Stephen Glantz, Tonya Lewis Lee, Christopher Paul Curtis
- Original Score
- Mervyn Warren
- Original Title
- The Watsons Go to Birmingham
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Tonik Productions, WGTB Productions, Walden Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenny Leon
Caliope Brattlestreet, Stephen Glantz, Tonya Lewis Lee, Christopher Paul Curtis
Mervyn Warren
James Chressanthis
Margaret Goodspeed
Jim Bechtold, Jimmy Holcomb, Philip K. Kleinbart, Brian Wells, Lou Grieci
Department Leadership Roster
Caliope Brattlestreet
Writer
Stephen Glantz
Writer
Tonya Lewis Lee
Writer
Jim Bechtold
Producer
Jimmy Holcomb
Producer
Philip K. Kleinbart
Producer
Brian Wells
Producer
Margaret Goodspeed
Editor
David Chapman
Production Design
Johnetta Boone
Costume Design
Mervyn Warren
Original Music Composer
James Chressanthis
Director of Photography
Kenny Leon
Director
Keith Adams
Visual Effects Supervisor
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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What is The Watsons Go to Birmingham about?
In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands' no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up their 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber and head South. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert and discover that life is very different there than in Flint. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron’s antics; something that will change their lives and country forever.
Who directed The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham was directed by Kenny Leon.
Who stars in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The principal cast of The Watsons Go to Birmingham includes Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, Wood Harris.
When was The Watsons Go to Birmingham released and how long is it?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Watsons Go to Birmingham was composed by Mervyn Warren.
Is The Watsons Go to Birmingham based on a book or true story?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christopher Paul Curtis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).