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Sticks and Stones

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Although their parents are largely absent from their lives, Joey (Justin Isfeld) and his friends Book (Max Goldblatt) and Mouth (Chauncey Leopardi) are able to bond over their favorite sport, baseball, which they play all summer. But when a sadistic bully (Jordan Brower) targets them for abuse, even baseball can't possibly comfort them. As their tormentor ups the ante, the boys know they must defend themselves somehow. They plot revenge, but will they be able to fight violence with violence?

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Daniel M. Kimmel Variety 04/29/2005
What Tolkin has going for him is a script with believable kids and the good fortune to get young actors who can convincingly play the range of emotions the story requires. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/07/2005
2/5
Brian Webster Apollo Guide 01/01/2000
69/100
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Gary K @GBK123 06/11/2025 Nice movie with a tough lesson to learn.I was bullied in school so I know how it feels and the best way to stop it is not with violence but courage.Good movie to see with your family. Baseball is the theme with so much more. Movie is well acted See more 09/27/2019 Brilliant comedy, thought provoking See more 09/12/2019 So Fresh: Absolute Must See!!! See more 09/09/2019 Best standup of the year! See more 09/08/2019 Hilariously honest, real, and thought-provoking. See more 09/08/2019 Sandwhiches????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 See more Read all reviews
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Neil Tolkin

Director

Justin Isfeld

Joey

Max Goldblatt

Book

Chauncey Leopardi

Mouth

Jordan Brower

Hayes

Gary Busey

Book's Dad
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Synopsis Although their parents are largely absent from their lives, Joey (Justin Isfeld) and his friends Book (Max Goldblatt) and Mouth (Chauncey Leopardi) are able to bond over their favorite sport, baseball, which they play all summer. But when a sadistic bully (Jordan Brower) targets them for abuse, even baseball can't possibly comfort them. As their tormentor ups the ante, the boys know they must defend themselves somehow. They plot revenge, but will they be able to fight violence with violence?
Director
Neil Tolkin
Producer
Harel Goldstein, Bill Barnett
Screenwriter
Neil Tolkin
Production Co
Goldbar Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround