
When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and g... (Full plot summary below)
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When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.
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| Common Sense MediaBarbara Shulgasser'90s sci-fi fantasy has violence, cursing. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaPretentious, uninvolving headscratcher that aims to be tragic and uplifting and falls way short; the only thing it'll lift is your butt from your seat midway through the film. |
| User ReviewNkosi DI love this since I was a kid, it is definitely one of my favorites |
| User ReviewJordan LLove this movie! I watch it time and time again. |
| User ReviewCassidy KI love this movie. We use it in my daycare to show the importance of acceptance in kids with special "abilities". Our daycare has mostly special needs children. |
| User ReviewMichael BSean Patrick Flanery won MTV Award for breakthrough performance without a doubt. |
| User ReviewDominic WA sensitive film in which you follow a teenage boy who is bullied and ridiculed because he looks different, people fear him because of his looks and what he can do. He can manipulate electricity and he can read and transfer thoughts and feelings from person to person, even from animal to person. You can feel his frustration of being taken away from his home and placed into a world where he does not belong. It is a great film. |
| User ReviewDuwa Duwa WAn ideal movie for the family. Tells how people behave and deal with something or someone they don't understand. This movie may be dedicated to the people most often misunderstood by the people around them. Really a touching story. |
| User ReviewTara MOne of my top 10 favorite movies of all time! Beautiful! The cast is amazing, love it! |
| User ReviewOrlok WIt is a beautiful movie it will make the hair on your neck stand up but in a good way. |