

Growing Up Smith
“It’s better to stand out than to fit in.”
Synopsis
In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Growing Up Smith Official Trailer (2017)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Roni Akurati
Smith Bhatnagar
Brighton Sharbino
Amy Brunner
Jason Lee
Butch Brunner
Anjul Nigam
Bhaaskar Bhatnagar
Hilarie Burton Morgan
Nancy Brunner
Poorna Jagannathan
Nalini Bhatnagar
Jake Busey
Officer Dick
Samrat Chakrabarti
Older Smith Bhatnagar
Shoba Narayan
Asha Bhatnagar
Tim Guinee
Officer Bob
Alison Wright
Mrs. Reynolds
Austin Harrod
Billy MacNamara
James Hyland
Stan Swanson
Jack Hyland
Steve Swanson
Alice Callahan
Older Amy Brunner
Randall McNeal
Christian Man
Dan Coplan
Paramedic Clemmons
David Aranovich
Officer Randall
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lotito
- Screenplay & Story
- Anjul Nigam
- Original Score
- Michael Lira
- Original Title
- Growing Up Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Good Deed Entertainment, Brittany House Pictures, Emedia Films, Quixotic Road, Media House Capital, Troy Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lotito
Anjul Nigam, Gregory Scott Houghton, Paul Quinn
Michael Lira
Thomas Scott Stanton
Josh Rathmell
Scott Donley, Aaron L. Gilbert, Frank Lotito, Anjul Nigam, Paul Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lotito
Director
Josh Rathmell
Editor
Anjul Nigam
Screenplay
Gregory Scott Houghton
Writer
Anjul Nigam
Writer
Paul Quinn
Writer
Sam Lisenco
Production Design
Thomas Scott Stanton
Director of Photography
Mirren Gordon-Crozier
Costume Design
Frank Lotito
Producer
Anjul Nigam
Producer
Steve Straka
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Growing Up Smith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Growing Up Smith about?
In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.
Who directed Growing Up Smith?
Growing Up Smith was directed by Frank Lotito.
Who stars in Growing Up Smith?
The principal cast of Growing Up Smith includes Roni Akurati, Brighton Sharbino, Jason Lee, Anjul Nigam, Hilarie Burton Morgan.
When was Growing Up Smith released and how long is it?
Growing Up Smith was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Growing Up Smith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Growing Up Smith was composed by Michael Lira.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Growing Up Smith?
Growing Up Smith holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).
