Mr. Rice's Secret (2000)
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50% of critics liked it
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46% of users liked it
(1,346 ratings)
Owen Walters (Bill Switzer) is a terminally ill 12-year-old boy. He and some of his friends, who are also sick, deal with the typical preteen realities of life -- bullies, parents, and sports -- but their lives are haunted by their apparent short life expectancies. Owen has developed a special bond… More Owen Walters (Bill Switzer) is a terminally ill 12-year-old boy. He and some of his friends, who are also sick, deal with the typical preteen realities of life -- bullies, parents, and sports -- but their lives are haunted by their apparent short life expectancies. Owen has developed a special bond with his somewhat eccentric next-door neighbor, Mr. Rice (David Bowie), who opens Owen's mind to ideas of philosophy. Sadly, Mr. Rice dies. But Owen discovers that Mr. Rice, in the days before his death, prepared an elaborate treasure hunt that only Owen, if he uses all the planted clues, can find. Owen and his friends go to great lengths and against great odds to find the treasure, and when Owen finds it, he discovers the treasure is buried inside himself. ~ Buzz McClain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Nicholas Kendall
- Written By
- J. H. Wyman
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 2000 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Judith Egerton, Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)
The characters are stereotypes. Owen's world includes a loving mother, a stern but well-meaning father, a fat bully and a skinny weakling.
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Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
This is a well-constructed film with real substance.
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Maria Garcia, Film Journal International
The filmmakers have created a movie which is didactic, yet not condescending, and inspirational without being corny.
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James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk
The film benefits from several strong performances, especially by the young, largely unknown, cast.
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Cast
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David Bowie
as Mr. Rice
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Garwin Sanford
as Stan
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Teryl Rothery
as Marilyn
- Campbell Lane
- Tyler Labine
