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Simon Birch
Family film with a runtime of 115 minutes, released in 1998. Presented in English.
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Touching drama about the triumph over adversity of the diminutive Simon Birch. He believes that God has a plan for him and voices his opinions forcefully and wittily. While this gets him into trouble with the authorities, he inspires all those around him, In this comedy-drama, 11-year-old Simon Birch is afflicted with Morquio's syndrome, a genetic disorder which causes dwarfism. The story begins when Joe Wenteworth visits the grave of his childhood friend Simon Birch, whose stone is marked 1952-64. This is followed by a flashback to their friendship during the early '60s.
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How long is Simon Birch?
Simon Birch runs for 1h 55m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under family, adaptation, drama.
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