Cecil
“Change Your Name, Change Your Life”
Synopsis
It's 1996 and 4th grader, Cecil Stevens, is reminded of his terrible lisp every time he says his name. To avoid social travesty, Cecil decides to change his hard to pronounce name to the one and only, Michael Jordan.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spenser Fritz
- Screenplay & Story
- Spenser Fritz
- Original Title
- Cecil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spenser Fritz
Spenser Fritz
Jay Dee Walters
Department Leadership Roster
Spenser Fritz
Director
Spenser Fritz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cecil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cecil about?
It's 1996 and 4th grader, Cecil Stevens, is reminded of his terrible lisp every time he says his name. To avoid social travesty, Cecil decides to change his hard to pronounce name to the one and only, Michael Jordan.
Who directed Cecil?
Cecil was directed by Spenser Fritz.
Who stars in Cecil?
The principal cast of Cecil includes Jason London, Christa Beth Campbell, Jenna Von Oÿ, Kaiden Scott, Sark Asadourian.
When was Cecil released and how long is it?
Cecil was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cecil?
Cecil holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).