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The Battle of Shaker Heights
“When you're 17, every day is war.”
5.7 / 10• 2003• 1h 19m•PG-13• English
ComedyDramaRomance
Storyline
A quirky teen with a penchant for war reenactments, Kelly Ernswiler obsesses over military tactics with his buddy Bart. The school bully is one of Kelly's regular headaches, and he also has to deal with a frustrating situation at home, where his father is a recovering drug addict. Kelly's life gets even more complicated when he falls for Tabby, Bart's pretty and soon-to-be-wed older sister.
Cast & Crew
Shia LaBeouf
Kelly Ernswiler
Lead
Elden Henson
Bart Bowland
Amy Smart
Tabby
Billy Kay
Lance
Kathleen Quinlan
Eve
Shiri Appleby
Sarah
William Sadler
Abe
Ray Wise
Harrison
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kyle Rankin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Battle of Shaker Heights is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
