Simon Birch
“Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.”
Synopsis
Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find his biological father.
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Simon Birch Official Trailer!
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-07
Top Cast
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Ian Michael Smith
Simon Birch
Joseph Mazzello
Joe Wenteworth
Ashley Judd
Rebecca Wenteworth
Oliver Platt
Ben Goodrich
David Strathairn
Reverend Russell
Dana Ivey
Grandmother Wenteworth
Beatrice Winde
Hilde Grove
Jan Hooks
Miss Leavey
Cecilley Carroll
Marjorie
Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos
Ann
Sam Morton
Stuart
Jim Carrey
Adult Joe Wenteworth
John Mazzello
Simon Wenteworth
Holly Dennison
Mrs. Birch
Peter MacNeill
Mr. Birch
Addison Wells
Dr. Wells
Roger McKeen
Coach Higgins
Sean McCann
Al Cork
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.91x
-$1.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman
- Original Title
- Simon Birch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.3M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Steven Johnson
Mark Steven Johnson, John Irving
Marc Shaiman
Aaron Schneider
David Finfer
Roger Birnbaum, John Baldecchi, Laurence Mark
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Steven Johnson
Director
Mark Steven Johnson
Screenplay
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Laurence Mark
Producer
Abram Waterhouse
Costume Design
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Aaron Schneider
Director of Photography
David Finfer
Editor
David Chapman
Production Design
Alison Reid
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 Simon Birch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Simon Birch about?
Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find his biological father.
Who directed Simon Birch?
Simon Birch was directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
Who stars in Simon Birch?
The principal cast of Simon Birch includes Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn.
When was Simon Birch released and how long is it?
Simon Birch was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Simon Birch?
Simon Birch had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $18.3M at the worldwide box office (0.91 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Simon Birch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Simon Birch was composed by Marc Shaiman.
Is Simon Birch based on a book or true story?
Simon Birch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Irving".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Simon Birch?
Simon Birch holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).