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Metascore
39 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 23 Critics What's this?

User Score
6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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10 out of 10
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  • Starring: Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello
  • Summary: Even though Simon Birch is the smallest kid in town, deep down he knows that he was born to do something big. He's on a constant search to discover his destiny, but somehow manages to find nothing but trouble. (Buena Vista Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 7 out of 23
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Hollis Chacona
    78
    Only masterful performances keep this frankly sentimental film from foundering in a sea of syrup.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    Irving's dead-serious sense of spiritual purpose is here replaced with weepy sentiment and saccharine comedy. But knee-deep in syrup, the film manages to stand on its own -- mainly due to a terrific performance from young Smith and a host of winning supporting players.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    30
    Johnson, on his maiden voyage as director, treats every scene as if it were a bonbon, almost too precious to consume, and Marc Shaiman's score is a running series of mood cues.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. NancyB.
    10
    I absolutely loved the movie, I watched it, next day showed it to my sister and mother, watched it with them, then a few days later, I watched it with my husband, and I will probably watch it again, I recorded it so that I can watch while everyone is at work and school. This is the only movie that I have ever been able to watch over two times without getting bored with it. If 20 had been the very best score, I would have chosen it. Simon did an absolutely superb job or Ian Michael I should say, on his part. Nancy Barnes… Expand
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