Synopsis
TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday loser.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 5.6/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 22% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 36/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 5.1/10215 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 44 | 100% |
Key crew
- Sam WeismanDirector
- Fred WolfScreenplay
- David SpadeScreenplay
- Christophe BeckOriginal Music Composer
- Waddy WachtelOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- David SpadeDickie Roberts
- Mary McCormackGrace Finney
- Jon LovitzSidney Wernick
- Craig BierkoGeorge Finney
- Alyssa MilanoCyndi
- Rob ReinerSelf
- Scott TerraSam Finney
- Jenna BoydSally Finney
- John FarleyReferee
- Michael BufferSelf
- Spencer GarrettPublisher
- Rachel DratchReiner's Secretary
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