Movie Details
Theatrical Release:August 9th, 1996
On Digital & Streaming:December 16th, 2013
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On DVD & Blu-ray:August 3rd, 2004
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Movie Budget:$45,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$58,620,973 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Doug Claybourne
Production Companies:Hollywood Pictures, Great Oaks Entertainment, American Zoetrope
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Jack Quotes
The Beauty of Childhood and Teaching
Mr Woodruff:
You know why I like to teach children, Jack? So I don't get so wrapped up in being an adult. So I can remember there are other things that are important in life - like riding a bike, playing in a treehouse, splashing in water with your good shoes on. And you my friend were my most special student, and, until recently, you were everything I ever wanted in a student. You were a shooting star amongst ordinary stars. Have you ever seen a shooting star, Jack?
Jack:
No...
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Admiring Innocence in Adulthood
Louis:
I want to be just like my best friend when I grow up. He's only ten but he looks much older. He's like the perfect grown up because on the inside, he's still just a kid - he's not afraid to learn things or try things, or to meet new people the way most grown ups are. It's like he's looking at everything for the first time - because he is. And most grown ups aren't like that.
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