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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
“50 million people used to watch him on TV. Now he washes their cars.”
5.1 / 10• 2003• 1h 38m•PG-13• English
Comedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
David Spade
Dickie Roberts
Lead
Mary McCormack
Grace Finney
Jon Lovitz
Sidney Wernick
Craig Bierko
George Finney
Alyssa Milano
Cyndi
Rob Reiner
Self
Scott Terra
Sam Finney
Jenna Boyd
Sally Finney
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sam Weisman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
