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Grand Champion

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Still mourning the death of his father, young Buddy (Jacob Fisher) is devoted to his calf, Hokey, who is being raised for a livestock competition under the watchful eye of Buddy's mother, Hallie (Joey Lauren Adams). After their victory, Buddy is shocked to find out that his triumph will only result in Hokey's being killed for his meat by the highest bidder. Determined to save the bull, Buddy finds Mr. Blandford (Bruce Willis), Hokey's new owner, and tries to convince him to return the animal.

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Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune 09/23/2004
2.5/4
This low-key family drama is so hokey that its title character is named Hokey. Go to Full Review Matt Weitz Dallas Morning News 09/23/2004
B-
Doesn't leave you wishing you could get your money back. Go to Full Review Larry Ratliff San Antonio Express-News 10/15/2004
2/4
(Barry) Tubb fills the screen with wholesome, live-action family entertainment. That's a rarity these days. Go to Full Review Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press 09/23/2004
1.5/4
The folks who made Grand Champion are best known for activities other than making movies. Grand Champion won't change that. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 1 Success in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 12/03/2012 It Was A Great Movie Very funny Towards The End See more 04/26/2012 One of the funniest heart hitting movies I've ever seen the boy and his Hereford stere remind me of me and my Hereford heifers See more 11/06/2011 Hokey Pokey is worth one star, the other is for the film... See more 03/06/2011 This is a really bad family movie in my opinion, with some big name cameos. See more 08/24/2009 Cute for a G movie. A little cheesy, but that's to be expected. I enjoyed it aside from the part where the boys were "on the run" with the steer - that was a little boring and long, but otherwise it wasn't bad. See more Read all reviews
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Barry Tubb

Director

Joey Lauren Adams

Hallie

Jacob Fisher

Buddy

Emma Roberts

Sister

Barry Tubb

Dr. Alfred

Cache Williams

Edgar

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Synopsis Still mourning the death of his father, young Buddy (Jacob Fisher) is devoted to his calf, Hokey, who is being raised for a livestock competition under the watchful eye of Buddy's mother, Hallie (Joey Lauren Adams). After their victory, Buddy is shocked to find out that his triumph will only result in Hokey's being killed for his meat by the highest bidder. Determined to save the bull, Buddy finds Mr. Blandford (Bruce Willis), Hokey's new owner, and tries to convince him to return the animal.
Director
Barry Tubb
Producer
Amanda Micallef
Screenwriter
Barry Tubb
Production Co
Rope the Moon Producions, Grand Champion Film Production
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 24, 2002, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 33m