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The story of Winnie Foster, a teenage girl on the cusp of maturity. Winnie longs for a life outside the control of her domineering mother. When lost in the woods near her home, she happens upon Jesse Tuck, a boy unlike any she's ever met before. He and his family are kind and generous, and they immediately take her in as one of their own. However, the Tucks hold a powerful secret, and with the mysterious... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 30 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 11th, 2002 (1,100 theaters) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for some violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$19,158,074 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Boxoffice Magazine, Tim Cogshell
"Though the film is well-intentioned, one could rent the original and get the same love story and parable." more...
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B- |
Chicago Tribune, Robert K. Elder
"...not exactly a novel nor a movie, but something in between, and not as satisfying as either." more...
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B- |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...the movie overcomes its weaknesses with heart and style." more...
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B |
Detroit Free Press, Terry Lawson
"...a smart, thoughtful story that doesn't condescend to kids..." more...
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B |
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