A 10-year-old boy goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies.
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- 2 nominations.
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| Joseph Cross | ... |
Joshua Beal
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| Timothy Reifsnyder | ... |
Dave O'Hara
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| Dana Delany | ... |
Mrs. Beal
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| Denis Leary | ... |
Mr. Beal
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| Robert Loggia | ... |
Grandpa Beal
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| Rosie O'Donnell | ... |
Sister Terry
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| Camryn Manheim | ... |
Sister Sophia
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Vicki Giunta | ... |
Sister Beatrice
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| Julia Stiles | ... |
Neena Beal
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Heather Casler | ... |
Hope
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| Dan Lauria | ... |
Father Peters
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| Stefan Niemczyk | ... |
Frank Benton
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Michael Pacienza | ... |
Freddie Waltman
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| Michael Shulman | ... |
Robert Brickman
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Jaret Ross Barron | ... |
Dan
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Jarrett Abello | ... |
John
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Joseph Melito | ... |
Billy
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Peter A. Urban Jr. | ... |
Newman
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Jahmal Curtis | ... |
Student
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Michael Craig Bigwood | ... |
Little Boy
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Gil Robbins | ... |
Cardinal Geary
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| Marc H. Glick | ... |
Father Sebastian
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Robert K. O'Neill | ... |
Young Priest
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Deborah Stern | ... |
Mrs. Waltman
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| Joey Perillo | ... |
Mr. Waltman
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| Jerry Walsh | ... |
Football Coach
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| Liam Mitchell | ... |
Gym Teacher
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| Charles Techman | ... |
Janitor
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Antoine McLean | ... |
Wilson
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Arleen Goman | ... |
Mrs. Pitman
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Mets Suber | ... |
Race Starter
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| Gina Allegro | ... |
Nun (uncredited)
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| Rena Anakwe | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Theo Aronson | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Pierce Cravens | ... |
(uncredited) (singingVoice)
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| Stephen Dunn | ... |
School Boy (uncredited)
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Josh LaBove | ... |
Schoolboy (uncredited)
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| Patsy Meck | ... |
Nun in hallway (uncredited)
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| James Rosin | ... |
Church parishioner (uncredited)
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| James Spector | ... |
(uncredited) (voice)
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Ruth Leon Weiman | ... |
Nun (uncredited)
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Directed by
| M. Night Shyamalan | ||
Written by
| M. Night Shyamalan | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| James Bigwood | ... | co-producer |
| Cathy Konrad | ... | producer |
| Timothy J. Lonsdale | ... | associate producer |
| Randy Ostrow | ... | executive producer |
| Meryl Poster | ... | executive producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
| Cary Woods | ... | producer |
Music by
| Edmund Choi | ||
| Shok | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Holender | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Andrew Mondshein | ||
Editorial Department
| Tod Scott Brody | ... | additional post-production |
| Jennifer Davidoff Cook | ... | first assistant editor (as Jennifer A. Davidoff) |
| John Scott Cook | ... | assistant editor |
| David Hamme | ... | colorist |
| Anne O'Brien | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Avy Kaufman | ||
Production Design by
| P. Michael Johnston | ... | (as Michael Johnston) |
Set Decoration by
| Andrea Mae Fenton | ||
Costume Design by
| Bridget Kelly | ||
Makeup Department
| Shirley Baker | ... | second hair stylist |
| Diane Heller | ... | additional makeup artist (as Diane Hiller) |
| Joseph P. Hurt | ... | key makeup artist (as Joseph Hurt) |
| Janice Kinigopoulos | ... | key hair stylist |
| Karen Lovell | ... | hair stylist |
| Donna Moyer | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Rita Parillo | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Eddy Collyns | ... | unit production manager: second unit, New York |
| Scott Currie | ... | unit production manager |
| Desirée Jellerette | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carla Bowen | ... | assistant director |
| Solita Hanna | ... | second assistant director (as Solita M. Hanna) |
| Rick Walls | ... | second assistant director (as Richard Walls II) |
Art Department
| Meg Hyatt Barker | ... | additional assistant property master |
| Kate Bartouldus | ... | scenic artist (as Kate Bartoldus) |
| Liz Bonaventura | ... | charge scenic (as Elizabeth Bonaventura) |
| Carl Catanese | ... | lead man |
| Guido DeCurtis | ... | lead man: New York |
| Rich Devine | ... | set dresser (as Richard Devine) |
| Douglas Fecht | ... | set dresser (as Doug Fecht) |
| Lara Kelly | ... | art department coordinator |
| Peggy Khoury | ... | set dresser |
| Yvonne King | ... | draper |
| Jay Klein | ... | set dresser |
| Paul Maiello | ... | construction foreman |
| Brick Mason | ... | storyboard artist |
| Greg Rocco | ... | property master (as Gregory N. Rocco) |
| John Martin Schmidt | ... | assistant property master |
| Charles J. Scott | ... | set dresser (as Chuck Scott) |
| Meg Hyatt Snow | ... | stand-by painter (as Meg Hyatt) |
| Kia Steave-Dickerson | ... | scenic artist |
| Nell Stifel | ... | scenic artist |
| Gay Studebaker | ... | set dresser |
| Christine Sysko | ... | draper |
| Joseph M. Urbanik | ... | scenic artist |
| Paul Williams | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Louis Bertini | ... | dialogue editor |
| Tim J. Carroll | ... | consultant: Dolby Digital |
| Kay Denmark | ... | adr boom operator |
| Kenna Doeringer | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jeff Formosa | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Bruce Kitzmeyer | ... | foley editor |
| Hal Levinsohn | ... | adr editor |
| David J. Marks | ... | boom operator |
| Brian Miksis | ... | sound |
| Anne Pope | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Mary Ellen Porto | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ira Spiegel | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Reilly Steele | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Brian Vancho | ... | foley artist |
| Randell Vandegrift | ... | adr supervisor: Los Angeles (as Randy Vandegrift) |
Special Effects by
| Edward Drohan III | ... | special effects |
| Yvonne Sturm | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Kristopher Medina | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Madhu Ambat | ... | additional photography |
| Robin Buerki | ... | camera operator |
| John Cambria | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael Cambria | ... | second assistant camera |
| David Cecil | ... | electrician |
| Molly Cheshire | ... | grip |
| Tim Davies | ... | grip |
| James A. Dolan | ... | gaffer |
| Bill Fiedler | ... | electrician |
| Joseph E. Gallagher | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (as Joe Gallagher) |
| Thomas Greco | ... | first assistant camera (as Tom Greco) |
| Gregory F. Johnson | ... | grip |
| David Knox | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Eric Liebowitz | ... | still photographer |
| Craig Ligget | ... | rigging best boy electric |
| Steven Litecky | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Jim Manzione | ... | best boy electric (as Jimmy Manzione) |
| Phil Oetiker | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| George Roach | ... | grip |
| Kyle Rudolph | ... | camera operator (as Kyle Christopher Rudolph) |
| Leon Sanginiti | ... | second assistant camera |
| I. Nate Scaglione | ... | generator operator (as Nate Scaglione) |
| Jay Stuart | ... | grip |
| Stephen Treadway | ... | second assistant camera |
| Franz Yeich | ... | best boy grip |
| Richard A. Mitchell | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jessica Gee-George | ... | adr voice casting: TV/Airline Version |
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting |
| Mike Lemon | ... | casting: Philadelphia |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sue Gandy | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Maria Vaughan | ... | cutter/fitter |
Location Management
| Monique LaMontagne | ... | set location assistant |
| Derrick Loris | ... | location manager |
| Michael Wakely | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| David Carbonara | ... | music editor |
| Michael Farrow | ... | scoring mixer |
| Sonny Kompanek | ... | orchestrator |
| John Moses | ... | musician: clarinetist (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Danna Liebert | ... | additional script supervisor |
| Wendy Lee Roberts | ... | script supervisor (as Wendy Roberts) |
Transportation Department
| Thomas Fitzgerald | ... | driver |
| John Morrone III | ... | transportation coordinator (as John Morrone) |
Additional Crew
| David Acord | ... | production assistant |
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | title designer |
| Thomas J. Bee | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Stacey Byers | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa Cofini | ... | post production accountant |
| Christopher Gambale | ... | assistant to harvey weinstein |
| Leslie Gaskins | ... | production coordinator |
| Melissa Givey | ... | assistant: Mr. Shyamalan |
| Benjamin Goldberg | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Hal Gross | ... | first assistant accountant (as Hal E. Gross) |
| Patricia Ann Holmes | ... | production accountant (as Patricia Holmes) |
| Solomon Kleit | ... | lead office production assistant |
| Michael LaCorte | ... | production assistant |
| Sharon Pinkenson | ... | film commissioner: Greater Philadelphia Film Office |
| Lizzie Schwartz | ... | assistant: Mr. Woods |
| Donna Serdula | ... | intern |
Production Companies
- Miramax (presents)
- Woods Entertainment
Distributors
- Miramax Family Films (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- RBS (1998) (Uruguay) (VHS)
- Roadshow Entertainment (1999) (Australia) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2000) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (Italy) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- New Films International
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Studio Solutions Group (Film Rights Acquisition)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A fifth grader goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies. Along the way he gets into tons of trouble at Waldron Academy an all-boys school. Also he is aided on his search by a sports-loving nun. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | First kisses. Outrageous pranks. A teacher with a killer fastball. To survive this year, Joshua Beal will have to stay... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $95,875, 22 Mar 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Due to the heavy-handed post-production influence of Harvey Weinstein, this film appears on a 2017 list in The Telegraph entitled "Harvey Scissorhands: 6 films ruined by Harvey Weinstein." See more » |
| Goofs | During the girls' ceremony, Hope's rose changes from one more fully open and blush colored, to a more tightly closed, whiter bud. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Wild Things/Niagara, Niagara/Mr. Nice Guy/Wide Awake/Fireworks (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | This Ain't a Song (It's a Prayer) See more » |
| Quotes |
Joshua A. Beal:
I'm going on a mission. A real mission. Dave O'Hara: What kind of mission? Joshua A. Beal: The kind where you're looking for something important. Dave O'Hara: What're you gonna look for? Joshua A. Beal: God. Dave O'Hara: God? What for? Joshua A. Beal: I just want to talk to him. Dave O'Hara: Why? Joshua A. Beal: To make sure my grandpa's okay. See more » |