Name: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Director: Sam Weisman
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 5.1
Cast: David Spade, Mary McCormack, Jon Lovitz, Craig Bierko, Alyssa Milano

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Runtime1h 38m

Released2003

Budget$17M

Box office$23.8M

DirectorSam Weisman

About This Movie

So, 'Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star' is quite the quirky comedy. You have this washed-up TV star from the '70s who's now in his mid-30s and just trying to find his place again. The humor is a bit slapstick at times, but it works for the nostalgia angle. Dickie hires a family to relive his childhood, and that’s where things get interesting. There's this underlying theme of identity and what it means to grow up, wrapped in a light-hearted package. The pacing can feel a bit uneven, but it fits with Dickie's chaotic life. The performances, especially from David Spade, carry a lot of the weight, blending that childlike innocence with adult absurdity. It’s a unique spin on the child star trope, for sure.

Features David Spade in a lead role that reflects on fame. · Delves into themes of nostalgia and identity. · Offers a mix of slapstick and heartfelt moments.