The movie “Kicking & Screaming” released in 2005, is a family comedy. The main pointers of the story revolve around Phil Weston, who becomes a kids’ soccer coach and faces problems similar to those his father had. The movie was directed by Jesse Dylan, and featured stars like Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, and Mike Ditka. This article will discuss about where the movie was filmed, important dates, and some interesting facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
“Kicking & Screaming” was filmed at several different locations in the USA, primarily in California. The movie was shot in cities such as Arcadia, Los Angeles, South Pasadena, and Universal City. Specific places like Bean Town Coffee Bar in Sierra Madre, and Freeway Park, Backlot in Universal Studios also served as filming sites. The filming started on February 3, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | Phil Weston |
| Robert Duvall | Buck Weston |
| Mike Ditka | Mike Ditka |
| Kate Walsh | Barbara Weston |
| Musetta Vander | Janice Weston |
| Dylan McLaughlin | Sam Weston |
| Josh Hutcherson | Bucky Weston |
| Steven Anthony Lawrence | Mark Avery |
| Jeremy Bergman | Hunter |
| Erik Walker | Ambrose |
| Dallas McKinney | Connor |
| Francesco Liotti | Gian Piero |
| Alessandro Ruggiero | Massimo |
| Sammy Fine | Jack |
| Timmy Deters | Alex |
| Rachael Harris | Ann Hogan |
| Laura Kightlinger | Donna Jones |
| Jim Turner | Jim Davidson ‘The Captain’ |
| Julia Campbell | Janet Davidson |
| Phill Lewis | John Ryan |
| David Bowe | Forest Avery |
| Matt Winston | Tom Hanna |
| Susan Barnes | Diana Ditka |
| Lu Elrod | Patty |
| Tom Virtue | Track & Field Coach |
| Karly Rothenberg | Jack’s Mother |
| Joseph R. Sicari | Umberto |
| Timm Sharp | Butcher Shop Employee |
| Stasi Glenn | Butcher Shop Employee |
| Frank Cassavetes | Butcher Shop Employee |
| Jose Vivanco | Butcher Shop Employee |
| Jarrad Paul | Beantown Employees |
| Martin Starr | Beantown Customers |
| Brian Palermo | Beantown Customers |
| Scott Adsit | Stew |
| Peter Jason | Clark |
| Gus Buktenica | Caring Soccer Dad |
| Jeffrey Noah | Phil (Age 9 & 11) |
| Kaitlyn Arens | Baby Phil |
| Harrison Doyle | Tigers |
| Christopher Garcia-Reyes | Tigers |
| Chase Klitzner | Tigers |
| Brandon Vincent | Tigers |
| Zach Hendrickson | Gladiators |
| Logan Rouse | Gladiators |
| Daniel Barrera | Gladiators |
| Brett Berman | Gladiators |
| Richard G. Fray II | Gladiators |
| Jeffrey Koval | Gladiators |
| Kyle Nathanson | Gladiators |
| Jeffrey Thomas Nemit III | Gladiators |
| Jack Polson | Gladiators |
| Wesley Taylor | Gladiators |
| Michael Uyehara | Gladiators |
| Tyler Reid West | Gladiators |
| Mason Lucero | Tarantula |
| Austin Marques | Tarantula |
| Vahe Nalbandian | Tarantula |
| Willie Amakye | Cosmos Player |
| Tom Arnold | Tom Arnold (uncredited) |
| Alex Borstein | Obnoxious Hummer Lady (uncredited) |
| Marc De’Antone | Bar Man (uncredited) |
| Sara Firestone | Picnic Woman 2 (uncredited) |
| Heidemarie Fuentes | Soccer Parent (uncredited) |
| Devon Gearhart | Voice (uncredited) |
| Colby Greening | Soccer Player (uncredited) |
| Marissa Koeller | Soccer Player (uncredited) |
| Cathee Mang | Mark’s Mom (uncredited) |
| Dan Metcalfe | Soccer Dan (uncredited) |
| Mercedes Rose | Bar Woman (uncredited) |
| Tony Swift | New York Cosmos Soccer Player (uncredited) |
| Rachel Zeskind | Soccer Mom (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film received a total of six award nominations. Despite being a family comedy, it got mixed reviews from critics and the audience. Will Ferrell played the character of Phil Weston, the family man who turned into a soccer coach, Robert Duvall portrayed Buck Weston and Mike Ditka played himself in the film. Other key cast included Kate Walsh as Barbara Weston, Musetta Vander as Janice Weston, Dylan McLaughlin as Sam Weston, Josh Hutcherson as Bucky Weston, Steven Anthony Lawrence as Mark Avery, Jeremy Bergman as Hunter and Elliott Cho as Byong Sun.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Arcadia, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1397292
- Longitude: -118.0353449
- Place ID: ChIJK8q408XbwoARiymu0ttQqEw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arcadia, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Bean Town Coffee Bar – 45 N. Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1627632
- Longitude: -118.0528953
- Place ID: ChIJofgzlnDcwoARftkigePRhbY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 43 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Freeway Park, Backlot, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.136193
- Longitude: -118.3552237
- Place ID: ChIJmTkOrU6-woARV2J_WYKAnps
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: South Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1161196
- Longitude: -118.1503488
- Place ID: ChIJn1E36IrEwoARX8XYgRvgJ1I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Pasadena, CA 91030, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
