Wilder Days
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Synopsis
Quixotic old codger James "Pop Up" Morse (Peter Falk) enjoys spinning colorful yarns for his 11-year-old grandson, Chris (Josh Hutcherson). But the boy's uptight, no-nonsense dad, John (Tim Daly), disdains Pop Up's fantasy world. Believing that John is stifling his son's imagination, Pop Up bolts from his nursing home and sets out on an adventurous cross-country road trip with Chris (sans John's permission) in this made-for-TV family drama.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mickey Evans
- Original Title
- Wilder Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions, Magna Global Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mickey Evans
Department Leadership Roster
David Mickey Evans
Director
Owen Walstrom
Stunt Coordinator
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 Wilder Days
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What is Wilder Days about?
Quixotic old codger James "Pop Up" Morse (Peter Falk) enjoys spinning colorful yarns for his 11-year-old grandson, Chris (Josh Hutcherson). But the boy's uptight, no-nonsense dad, John (Tim Daly), disdains Pop Up's fantasy world. Believing that John is stifling his son's imagination, Pop Up bolts from his nursing home and sets out on an adventurous cross-country road trip with Chris (sans John's permission) in this made-for-TV family drama.
Who directed Wilder Days?
Wilder Days was directed by David Mickey Evans.
Who stars in Wilder Days?
The principal cast of Wilder Days includes Peter Falk, Tim Daly, Josh Hutcherson, Kate Vernon, Conchita Campbell.
When was Wilder Days released and how long is it?
Wilder Days was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wilder Days?
Wilder Days holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).