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It means well, but The Odd Life of Timothy Green is ultimately too cloyingly sentimental -- and thinly scripted -- to satisfy all but the least demanding viewers. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Cindy (Jennifer Garner) and Jim Green (Joel Edgerton) live in the town of Stanleyville, home of the Stanleyville Pencil Factory. Though happily married, Cindy and Jim long for a child; unfortunately, they are unable to conceive. They bury a box in their backyard, containing all their wishes for what they hope a child of theirs might be. When a boy named Timothy (CJ Adams) magically appears at their door, the Greens learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life's greatest gifts.
  • Rating:
    PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Brief Language)
  • Genre:
    comedy, fantasy, kids & family, drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Peter Hedges
  • Producer:
    Ahmet Zappa, Scott Sanders, James Whitaker
  • Writer:
    Peter Hedges
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $51.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Walt Disney Studios
  • Sound Mix:
    Datasat, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Jennifer Garner
Cindy Green
Joel Edgerton
Jim Green
Dianne Wiest
Bernice Crudstaff
CJ Adams
Timothy
Rosemarie DeWitt
Brenda Best
Ron Livingston
Franklin Crudstaff
M. Emmet Walsh
Uncle Bub
Odeya Rush
Joni Jerome
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Reggie Marks
Lois Smith
Aunt Mel
David Morse
Big Jim
Common
Coach Cal
James Rebhorn
Franklin's Father
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Adoption Agency Employee
Peter Hedges
Director
Peter Hedges
Screenwriter
Ahmet Zappa
Producer
Scott Sanders
Producer
James Whitaker
Producer
John Cameron
Executive Producer
Mara Jacobs
Executive Producer
John Toll
Cinematographer
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Andrew Mondshein
Film Editor
Geoff Zanelli
Original Music
Susie DeSanto
Costume Designer
Bernard Telsey
Casting
Brana Rosenfeld
Set Decoration
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Audience Reviews for The Odd Life of Timothy Green

  • Mar 09, 2019
    If you want to read the review I wrote for this, go to letterboxd.com/HankIsDead514. I can no longer post long reviews on here and I'm not writing two separate reviews for the same movie.
    Jesse O Super Reviewer
  • Apr 08, 2013
    My friends encouraged me to see The Odd Life of Timothy Green telling me how heartfelt this was. And I was utterly disappointed. I am not a fan of Timothy, and the drama was dry and not so enchanting. The magic didn't work for me.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Mar 23, 2013
    A beautiful, emotional, and often unexpected movie for all ages.
    Jason 123 D Super Reviewer
  • Mar 01, 2013
    When I saw the previews of this movie, I honestly thought that it looked kind of silly. Well..I couldn't have been more wrong. This fantasy movie was just wonderful. It was sweet, funny, charming, and a complete all around wonderfully likeable family film. If this movie doesn't warm your heart, nothing will....
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
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