That's What I Am
“I'm a teacher. I'm a singer. I'm a writer.”
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story that follows 12-year-old Andy Nichol, a bright student who, like most kids his age, will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering overwhelming ridicule and punishment from his junior high school peers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"That's What I Am" trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-04
Top Cast
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Chase Ellison
Andy Nichol
Ed Harris
Mr. Simon
Molly Parker
Sherri Nichol
Mia Rose Frampton
Mary Clear
Amy Madigan
Principal Kelner
Renwick D. Scott II
Dan Rainier
Randy Orton
Ed Freel
Yvette Rachelle
Yvette Swedish Supermodel
Jordan Reynolds
Ricky Brown
Daniel Yelsky
Norman Grunmeyer
Alex Hardee
Stan Geyer
Sean Michael Cunningham
Jimmy Tadlock (as Sean Cunningham)
Raymond Philip Michael Diamond
Myron Stort
Brett Lapeyrouse
Bruce Modak
Camille Bourgeois
Jason Freel
Vanessa Cloke
Irene Freel
Joe Chrest
Mr. Clear
Zachary Gordon
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pavone
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pavone
- Original Score
- James Raymond
- Original Title
- That's What I Am
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- WWE Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pavone
Michael Pavone
James Raymond
Kenneth Zunder
Marc Pollon
Michael Pavone, Denise Chamian
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Pavone
Director
Michael Pavone
Writer
Marc Pollon
Editor
James Raymond
Original Music Composer
Raymond Pumilia
Production Design
Claire Breaux
Costume Design
Michael Pavone
Producer
Kenneth Zunder
Director of Photography
Denise Chamian
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About That's What I Am
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What is That's What I Am about?
A coming-of-age story that follows 12-year-old Andy Nichol, a bright student who, like most kids his age, will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering overwhelming ridicule and punishment from his junior high school peers.
Who directed That's What I Am?
That's What I Am was directed by Michael Pavone.
Who stars in That's What I Am?
The principal cast of That's What I Am includes Chase Ellison, Ed Harris, Molly Parker, Mia Rose Frampton, Amy Madigan.
When was That's What I Am released and how long is it?
That's What I Am was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for That's What I Am?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That's What I Am was composed by James Raymond.
What is the age rating and content advisory for That's What I Am?
That's What I Am holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).