Simon Birch (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Simon Birch is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Mark Steven Johnson, running about 114 minutes. “Destiny has big plans for little Simon Birch.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find his biological father.
Who’s in it. Simon Birch stars Ashley Judd as Rebecca Wenteworth, Ian Michael Smith as Simon Birch, Joseph Mazzello as Joe Wenteworth and Oliver Platt as Ben Goodrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Simon Birch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simon Birch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon Birch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simon Birch (1998)?
- In US, Simon Birch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simon Birch worth watching?
- Simon Birch holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Simon Birch?
- Simon Birch stars Ashley Judd, Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Oliver Platt and David Strathairn.
- When was Simon Birch released?
- Simon Birch was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.