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Children on their Birthdays (2002)
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Reviews Counted:3
Fresh:0
Rotten:3
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Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for mild thematic elements and brief language
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Dramas
Theatrical Release:Oct 18, 2002 Limited
Synopsis: Based on the short story by Truman Capote, CHILDREN ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS is set in a small Alabama town in summer 1947. With an intricate cast of characters, the film tells the story of Lily Jane... Based on the short story by Truman Capote, CHILDREN ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS is set in a small Alabama town in summer 1947. With an intricate cast of characters, the film tells the story of Lily Jane Bobbit, a 13-year-old girl who moves into town and instantly commands the attention of her peers, much to their delight. The film stars Christopher McDonald (REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, HAPPY GILMORE), Tom Arnold (TRUE LIES), and is directed by Mark Medoff. [More]
Starring: Sheryl Lee Diamond, Christopher McDonald, Tania Raymonde, Tom Arnold
Starring: Sheryl Lee Diamond, Christopher McDonald, Tania Raymonde, Tom Arnold, Phyllis Frelich, Jesse Plemons, Joe Pichler, Weston Mueller
Director: Mark Medoff
Director: Mark Medoff
Screenwriter: Doug Sloan
Composer: Ross Vannelli, James David Hinton
Studio: Artisan Entertainment
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Reviews for Children on their Birthdays
The movie version is like a bedtime story -- pleasant but a little soporific.
A slice-of-life picture where the life is uneventful and the slice missed all the good chunks.
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