Simon Birch is a movie directed by Mark Steven Johnson in 1998 and inspired by the book A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, first published in 1989. The movie features Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn, Ashley Judd, Dana Ivey, and others.
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“The movie is better than the book”
But the book is worth reading.
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Storyline
Despite being the smallest child in the town, Simon Birch possesses an inner conviction that he is destined for a grand purpose. With unwavering determination, he embarks on an unending quest to uncover his true calling, yet often finds himself entangled in misadventures. In the midst of Simon’s exploits, his steadfast and devoted best friend, Joe, endeavors to unveil the enigmatic identity of his father.
Movie vs Book
Year
1998
Minutes
114
Movie Rate
6.90
Source: IMDb
Movie
Simon Birch
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Country: USA
Year: 1998
Length: 1h54m
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Year
1989
Pages
637
Book Rate
8.46
S: Goodreads
Book
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Author: John Irving
Country: USA
First published in: 1989
Length: 637 pages
Genre: Fiction
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“Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but taste completely different.”
STEPHEN KING (Writer)
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