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Simon Birch

1998Movie1 h 54 minPG

55

DecentGoodWatch score

55

DecentGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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.

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Date night
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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson
Written by: Mark Steven Johnson, John Irving
Produced by: Laurence Mark, Roger Birnbaum
Music by: Marc Shaiman

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Facts

September 11, 1998 · 1 h 54 min · PG

Released: September 11, 1998
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $18 million
Available in: 14 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Sarcasm Mode, Asshole Victim, Parental Abandonment +9

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Simon Birch?"

Questions about Simon Birch

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Where can I stream Simon Birch?

In the United States, Simon Birch streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Simon Birch worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Simon Birch okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Simon Birch make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Simon Birch plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Simon Birch a box office flop?

Budget$20 million

Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 91% of its budget.

What tropes does Simon Birch use?

Sarcasm ModeAsshole VictimParental AbandonmentSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeLaser-Guided KarmaAdaptation Title ChangeBlatant LiesHypocritical HumorKarma HoudiniLiteral-MindedDude, Not Funny!Groin Attackand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Sarcasm Mode, Asshole Victim, and Parental Abandonment.