# Simon Birch (1998)

> A physically different boy and his loyal friend navigate faith, belonging, and growing up in an emotionally charged family drama.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13592

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: Mark Steven Johnson
- Cast: Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn, Dana Ivey, Beatrice Winde, Jan Hooks
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124879/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, warm, wistful, family movie night, reflective weekend viewing

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