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Movie Info

Owen Walters (Bill Switzer) is a terminally ill preteen who must also cope with all the other rigors of early adolescence. But, after the death of his whimsical next-door neighbor, Mr. Rice (David Bowie), Owen discovers something extraordinary: a complex treasure hunt, devised by Mr. Rice, that may lead the young boy to unearth some fantastic secrets. As Owen struggles with nightmares about death, he inches closer to the treasure, which may offer him some measure of salvation.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    fantasy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Nicholas Kendall
  • Producer:
    Colleen Nystedt
  • Writer:
    J.H. Wyman
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    New City Productions, Panorama Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby

Cast & Crew

David Bowie
Mr. Rice
Bill Switzer
Owen Walters
Garwin Sanford
Stan Walters
Teryl Rothery
Marylyn Walters
Zach Lipovsky
Funnel Head
Jason Anderson
Veg
Tyler Thompson
Gilbert
Richard De Klerk
Simon
Campbell Lane
Mr. Death
Tyler Labine
Percy
Nicholas Kendall
Director
J.H. Wyman
Writer
Chris Courtney
Supervising Producer
Sally Dixon
Associate Producer
David Forrest
Executive Producer
Colleen Nystedt
Producer
Beau Rogers
Executive Producer
Mary Anne Waterhouse
Line Producer
Simon Kendall
Original Music
Al Rodger
Original Music
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Audience Reviews for Mr. Rice's Secret

  • Apr 18, 2007
    Bowie has a small but pivotal role in this coming of age drama. Interesting things to say about mortality.
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