Simon Birch (1998)

Plot:

Even though ~~Simon Birch~~ is the smallest kid in town, deep down he knows that he was born to do something big! He's on a constant search to discover his destiny, but somehow manages to find nothing but trouble! Meanwhile, Simon's loyal best friend Joe is searching for the identity of his father, a secret his beautiful mother has guarded Joe's entire life.

Director:Mark Steven Johnson

Starring:Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, Ian Michael Smith, Jim Carrey, David Strathairn, Jan Hooks, Joseph Mazzello

PG, 1998, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

Simon Birch (1998)

1. Man attributes faith to dead friend

2. Teacher out of touch with class

3. Innocent boy takes blame for class

4. Short stature has boy jaded

5. Boy wants proof to back-up his faith

6. Boys terrified by stuffed armadillo

7. Friend's mom loves boy more than parents

8. Small boy makes big commotion during church

9. Boy refuses to offer forced apology

10. Boy intercedes on behalf of friend

11. Boy refuses to apologize

12. Women argue about child's faith

13. Mother dies in tragic baseball accident

14. Boy's faith shattered by mother's tragic death

15. Man recalls pain of losing mother as a boy

16. Disappointment fuels boy's rage

17. Boy wishes for sign from God

18. Boy defends friend to undeserving father

19. Unlikely heroes rescue busload of children

20. Hero nearly drowns during rescue

21. Dying boy's final moments