The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008)

04/27/2008 (US) • Drama, Family • 1h 36m

What he teaches you...will last forever.

Overview

The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008)

04/27/2008 (US) • 1h 36m

Drama, Family

What he teaches you...will last forever.

Overview

The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

Top Billed Cast

Jonathan Sperry

Jansen Panettiere

Dustin

Frankie Ryan Manríquez

Albert

Mark

Robert Guillaume

Mr. Barnes

Tanya

Nick

Mary Jean Bentley

Dustin's mother

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,000,000.00

Revenue

$1,169,828.00

Keywords

bible

male friendship

bullying

coming of age

unlikely friendship

religious film

pre-teen

adult child friendship

christian film

christian faith

independent film

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