Growing Up Smith

Original title: Good Ol' Boy

2015
PG-13
1h 42m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

Jason Lee, Anjul Nigam, Poorna Jagannathan, Frank Lotito, Brighton Sharbino, and Roni Akurati in Growing Up Smith (2015)

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In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "go... Read allIn 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 5 wins & 8 nominations

Trivia
The world premiere was June 1, 2015 in Kirkland, Washington as part of the Seattle International Film Festival.

Goofs
The movie was based in the years 1977-1980 judging by Saturday Night Fever, Star Wars, etc. In those days US$1 was approximately 8-9 Indian Rupees. So in the beginning when they said $2 was 125 Rupees, that is based on currency rates of 2015 on wards.

Connections
References Happy Days (1974)

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Featured review

9/10

The most fun family-friendly ride of the year.

Despite some incredible films made last year, Growing Up Smith remains one of the most fun films I saw a screening of. It's lighthearted, family-friendly, and just a great ride that puts a smile on your face throughout. It's smart and doesn't pander to its audience. It's been a long time since I've seen a coming of age comedy that hits all the right notes so fluently, it's heartfelt and intelligent. The music cuts fit the film really well, and the pop culture awareness for its period is spot on without feeling contrived. The child actors are particularly good, complimenting Jason Lee and Anjul Nigam well. A must see when it releases in theaters next month.