Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2003, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star is a comedy film directed by Sam Weisman, running about 98 minutes. “50 million people used to watch him on TV. Now he washes their cars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday kid.
Who’s in it. Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star stars David Spade as Dickie Roberts, Mary McCormack as Grace Finney, Craig Bierko as George Finney and Scott Terra as Sam Finney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)?
- In US, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star worth watching?
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star?
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star stars David Spade, Mary McCormack, Craig Bierko, Scott Terra and Jenna Boyd.
- When was Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star released?
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.