Simon Birch is a 1998 movie that presents a mix of comedy and drama. The storyline revolves around a young boy with growth issues who believes he has a significant role from God. Key players in the movie include Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, and Oliver Platt. This text breaks down the shooting locations, filming dates, and some fun facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Simon Birch” took place in several spots in Canada. The list includes Lunenburg and Toronto, both in Ontario, and Meshaw Falls in French River. Elora, Ontario, and other unspecified locations within Canada are also on the list. The filming happened within a span of roughly three months, starting from September 9, 1997, and ending on December 17, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joseph Mazzello | Joe Wenteworth |
| Ashley Judd | Rebecca Wenteworth |
| Oliver Platt | Ben Goodrich |
| David Strathairn | Rev. Russell |
| Dana Ivey | Grandmother Wenteworth |
| Ian Michael Smith | Simon Birch |
| Beatrice Winde | Hilde Grove |
| Jan Hooks | Miss Leavey |
| Cecilley Carroll | Marjorie |
| Sam Morton | Stuart |
| Jim Carrey | Adult Joe Wenteworth |
| John Mazzello | Simon Wenteworth |
| Holly Dennison | Mrs. Birch |
| Peter MacNeill | Mr. Birch |
| Roger McKeen | Coach Higgins |
| Sean McCann | Chief Al Cork |
| John Robinson | Mr. Baker |
| Guy Sanvido | Janitor |
| Gil Filar | Eddie |
| Marcello Meleca | Howard Ellis |
| Tim Hall | Pitcher |
| Tom Redman | First Baseman |
| Mark Skrela | Third Baseman |
| Kevin White | Shortstop |
| Terry V. Hart | Umpire |
| Alan Markfield | Umpire |
| Christopher Marren | Rival Baseball Coach |
| Tommy Dorrian | Teammate #1 |
| Justin Marangoni | Teammate #2 |
| Tyler Cairns | Sheep |
| Gino Giacomini | Wise Man |
| Barbara Stewart | Delivery Room Nurse |
| David Rigby | Bus Driver |
| Sam Aaron | Old Man #1 |
| David Chapman | Old Man #2 |
| Wendy Fleming | Mrs. Russell |
| Paul Di Febo | Junior Lamb |
| Dalton Rondell | Junior Lamb |
| Cameron Croughwell | Junior Lamb |
| Logan Holladay | Junior Lamb |
| Scotty Leavenworth | Junior Lamb |
| Devon Alan | Junior Lamb |
| Joshua Titen | Junior Lamb |
| Tony Orr | Junior Lamb |
| Joshua Croughwell | Junior Lamb |
| Jeffrey Schoeny | Junior Lamb |
| Sean Sullivan | Junior Lamb |
| Devon Cole Borisoff | Junior Lamb |
| Taylor Emerson | Junior Lamb |
| Brian McLaughlin | Junior Lamb |
| Nicholas Andrew | Junior Lamb |
| Sean Flynn | Junior Lamb |
| Patrick McTavish | Junior Lamb |
| Blake Hubbell | Junior Lamb |
| Cody Gill | Junior Lamb |
| Ramiro González | Junior Lamb |
| Mitchell Orr | Junior Lamb |
| Trevor Habberstad | Junior Lamb |
| Aaron Bouffard | Retreat Kid (uncredited) |
| Victoria Ridley | Baby (uncredited) |
| Matt Willis | Extra Braves Player (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.
- Mark Steven Johnson was both the director and one of the writers of the movie alongside John Irving.
- The movie received positive acclaim, winning 3 awards and securing 3 nominations.
- Users and critics provided 236 and 46 reviews respectively.
- Joseph Mazzello featured as Joe Wenteworth, Ashley Judd as Rebecca Wenteworth, and Oliver Platt as Ben Goodrich.
- Famous comedian Jim Carrey made a special appearance as Adult Joe Wenteworth in the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Meshaw Falls, French River, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 46.0476481
- Longitude: -80.5694824
- Place ID: ChIJjd5iqSm6Lk0RXZ0YixS6js0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Meshaw Falls, French River, ON P0M 1A0, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Elora, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.683715
- Longitude: -80.43054269999999
- Place ID: ChIJ4-RdC2iVK4gRGqxW-MSQcMo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Elora, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
