The read
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Three young friends find adventure and purpose in their attempts to set a Guinness World Record. Set in a wintry mountain town, the unpopular trio pursues fame through a series of schemes and stunts that eventually imperil their own lives. Along the way, they conquer schoolyard bullies, unite their community and discover that while fame is fleeting, true friendship lasts forever.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic39/100
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
36 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert KirbysonDirector
- Robert KirbysonWriter
Cast
- Bobby ColemanBilly Kirkfield
- Bobb'e J. ThompsonHoward Garvey
- Christian MartynLucas Lamb
- Ray LiottaReggie Kirkfield
- Josh FlitterJason Bound
- Christopher LloydThe Caretaker
- Doug E. DougLeonard Garvey
- Beverley MitchellMrs. Sherbrook
- Jennifer KlekasFiona - The Reporter
- Susanne SutchyElaine Kirkfield
- Anne SwardMs Marion Witzel
- Geoff HansenThe Mayor
Stills
Themes
bullycaretaker