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A Smile as Big as the Moon

2012Movie1 h 35 minPG

FamilyTV Movie
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–71%

An uplifting, heartwarming tv movie movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Story

A special education teacher, his class, and their inspiring journey through U.S. space camp.

Mike Kersjes is a special-education teacher and football coach in Michigan. Mike doesn’t talk down to his "special" students. He respects them, and he believes they’re capable of achieving great things. When Mike hears about Space Camp, a competitive education program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, he gets an idea. Even though the program is designed for gifted science students, Mike decides participating in the summer program would do wonders for the self-esteem of his young students, one in particular who wants to be an astronaut.

Feels like

  • Inspirational True Story
  • Special Education Journey
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Underdog Narrative
  • Space Exploration Dream
  • Teacher-Student Bond
  • Personal Growth
  • Feel-Good Film
  • Self-Esteem Building

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
James Steven Sadwith
Written by
Thomas Rickman, Joe Layden, Mike Kersjes
Produced by
Dan Paulson, Molly Lopata, Brent Shields
Music by
Mark Adler

Everyone

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Facts

January 29, 2012 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
January 29, 2012
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
TV Movie, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Smile as Big as the Moon?"

Questions about A Smile as Big as the Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Smile as Big as the Moon?

fuboTVPhiloHooplaHallmark+Hallmark TV

In the United States, A Smile as Big as the Moon streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is A Smile as Big as the Moon worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.7).

Is A Smile as Big as the Moon okay for kids?

PG

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

Will I feel good after watching A Smile as Big as the Moon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch A Smile as Big as the Moon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.