Summary:
This is a gentle, innocent film about the reflections of an aging man, who returns to his home town after the death of his best friend. Memories of life at age 11 floods back as it was a magical time that changed his life. Three 11 year old children (Bobby, Carol, and Sully) share their lives. Carol and Bobby have a special affection for one another including sharing a kiss "by which all others will be measured". Bobby lives with his mother, a bitter, vain woman who looks for pleasures for herself without sharing much with her son. Into their lives comes a mysterious new boarder, who befriends the boy but generates distrust from the mother. As time passes, the man and boy share confidences and special powers are revealed. The man warns the boy to be on the lookout for the "lowmen", who were seeking him. The two share a summer's adventures and come to love one another before the inevitable happens. A confrontation with a school bully also changes everyone.
| Runtime: | 101 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for violence and thematic elements. |
| Production: | Village Roadshow Pictures |
| Genres: | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Countries: | USA, Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Scott Hicks | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Stephen King | Book |
| William Goldman | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | Ted Brautigan |
| Anton Yelchin | Bobby Garfield |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Adam LeFevre | Don Biderman |
| Alan Tudyk | Monte Man |
| Brett Fleisher | Willie Shearman |
| Celia Weston | Alana Files |
| David Morse | Adult Bobby Garfield |
| Deirdre O'Connell | Mrs. Gerber |
| Hope Davis | Liz Garfield |
| Joe T. Blankenship | Richie O'Rourke |
| Mika Boorem | Carol Gerber |
| Terry Beaver | Mr. Oliver |
| Timothy Reifsnyder | Harry Doolin |
| Tom Bower | Len Files |
| Will Rothhaar | John Sullivan |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bruce Berman | Executive Producer |
| Jodi Zuckerman | Associate Producer |
| Kerry Heysen | Producer |
| Michael Flynn | Executive Producer |
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