The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
“What he teaches you...will last forever.”
Synopsis
The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.
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DVD Trailer: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.17x
+$170K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rich Christiano
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Christiano, Rich Christiano
- Original Score
- Jasper Randall
- Original Title
- The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Christiano Film Group, Five & Two Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rich Christiano
Dave Christiano, Rich Christiano
Jasper Randall
Philip Hurn
Jeffrey Lee Hollis
Chad Gundersen, Rich Christiano
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Christiano
Writer
Rich Christiano
Director
Rich Christiano
Writer
Jeffrey Lee Hollis
Editor
Philip Hurn
Director of Photography
Chad Gundersen
Producer
Rich Christiano
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
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What is The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry about?
The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.
Who directed The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry?
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry was directed by Rich Christiano.
Who stars in The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry?
The principal cast of The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry includes Gavin MacLeod, Jansen Panettiere, Frankie Ryan Manríquez, Allen Isaacson, Robert Guillaume.
When was The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry released and how long is it?
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry?
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry was composed by Jasper Randall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry?
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).