Simon Birch
“Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.”
Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find his biological father.
Where to watch Simon Birch in United States
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Where is Simon Birch streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Simon Birch
Simon Birch is a 1998 English-language comedy, drama and family film directed by Mark Steven Johnson. The cast is led by Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Simon Birch was produced by Hollywood Pictures and Caravan Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 11, 1998, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Writers
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Release date
- September 11, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Simon Birch cast & crew
Simon Birch was directed by Mark Steven Johnson and written by Mark Steven Johnson.
The cast features Ian Michael Smith as Simon Birch, Joseph Mazzello as Joe Wenteworth, Ashley Judd as Rebecca Wenteworth, Oliver Platt as Ben Goodrich, David Strathairn as Reverend Russell, and Dana Ivey as Grandmother Wenteworth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Aaron Schneider, and it was produced by Roger Birnbaum and John Baldecchi.
Is Simon Birch worth watching?
Simon Birch holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 268 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and family, Simon Birch is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Simon Birch
Simon Birch isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Simon Birch
Ian Michael Smith
Simon Birch
Joseph Mazzello
Joe Wenteworth
Ashley Judd
Rebecca Wenteworth
Oliver Platt
Ben Goodrich
David Strathairn
Reverend Russell
Dana Ivey
Grandmother Wenteworth
Beatrice Winde
Hilde Grove
Jan Hooks
Miss Leavey
Cecilley Carroll
Marjorie
Sumela-Rose Keramidopulos
Ann
Sam Morton
Stuart
Jim Carrey
Adult Joe Wenteworth
Simon Birch — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Simon Birch in United States?
Simon Birch is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Simon Birch in?
Simon Birch is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Simon Birch?
Simon Birch runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Simon Birch rated?
Simon Birch is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 268 ratings.
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