Movie Description This bittersweet story of childhood innocence and friendship stars Robin Williams as Jack Powell, a boy who grows four times faster than normal. By the time Jack reaches his 10th birthday, he looks like a 40-year-old man. After years of being tutored at home by Mr. Woodruff (Bill Cosby), Jack convinces his overprotective parents (Diane Lane and Brian Kerwin) to send him to public school. The children are less than friendly, but with the help of his fifth grade teacher (Jennifer Lopez), Jack wins the kids over. Robin Williams is heartbreaking as a 10-year-old overcoming a unique physical disability.
| Credits | | Writer: | James DeMonaco | | Cast: | Brian Kerwin, Dani Faith, Edward Lynch, Hugo Hernandez, Jennifer Lopez, Jeremy Lelliott, Jurnee Smollett, Michael McKean, Todd Bosley |
Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus, The film premiered on August 9, 1996.
Don Novello, famous for his character Father Guido Sarducci, has a brief appearance in the film as a bartender.
"Jack, you'll never be regular. You're spectacular."--Mr. Woodruff (Bill Cosby)
"When a shooting star streaks through the blackness turning night into day, make a wish and think of me and make your life spectacular. I know I did."--Jack (Robin Williams)
Editorial Reviews "...This is truly one from the heart..." Sight and Sound - p.42-3 - Philip Kemp (10/01/1996)
"...This gives Williams a rare opportunity to stretch emotively....[With] vibrant performances from Drescher and Michael McKean..." Variety - Todd McCarthy (07/29/1996)
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