Name: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 2008-04-27
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Gavin MacLeod, Jansen Panettiere, Frankie Ryan Manríquez, Allen Isaacson, Robert Guillaume

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The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

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Faith-Based Drama
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1970s Nostalgia
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Directed by: Rich Christiano
Written by: Dave Christiano, Rich Christiano
Produced by: Chad Gundersen, Rich Christiano
Music by: Jasper Randall

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Facts

April 27, 2008 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released: April 27, 2008
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Drama, Family
Original language: English
Also spoken: German, Portuguese
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $1 million
Available in: 129 countries

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Where can I stream The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry?

UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry streams on UP Faith & Family and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry worth watching?

74

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7).

Is The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry okay for kids?

PG

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

Is The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.