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A Plumm Summer

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Based on a true story, this Montana-set adventure drama follows Elliot Plumm (Chris Massoglia), a teenage boy neglected by his alcoholic, amateur boxing champ father (William Baldwin), who, along with his girlfriend (Morgan Flynn) and younger brother, Rocky (Owen Pearce), tracks down a stolen marionette from a popular local children's television show hosted by the inimitable Happy Herb (Henry Winkler). Even after they find the marionette, however, the troubles on the home front continue.
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Kirk Honeycutt The Hollywood Reporter 05/15/2008
This family film is willing to tackle important issues such as burgeoning sexuality, alcoholism and a troubled home life but does so in a bland and unconvincing story. Go to Full Review Peter Schilling Minneapolis Star Tribune 04/25/2008
0/4
This might be palatable if it weren't also fraught with leaden direction and horrible acting -- it's a painful thing when William Baldwin's the best actor you've got. Go to Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly 04/24/2008
First-time director Caroline Zelder brings warmth and restraint to this tale of Montana child detectives on the case of a beloved frog puppet that, to the devastation of its over-invested owner-operator (Henry Winkler), goes missing. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures 08/16/2009
2.5/5
While ninety percent of the film is good for the family, there is ten percent that I will caution parents on. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf DVDTalk.com 05/29/2009
C
Film crumbles when the oppressive frowns are released, turning an amiable diversion into a chore to finish, due in great part to the sheer weight of the distress. The movie never fully recovers from the sour detour. Go to Full Review Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 05/16/2008
2/4
The shame here is, it's not a terrible movie. It's just pretty amateurish in terms of the direction and some of the performances. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicole K @RT73183399 06/05/2025 Beautifully shot, great cast, sweet, fun and intriguing storyline. Felt a sense of nostalgia while watching. It was a perfect movie for me, my husband and 13-year-old daughter to watch on a Friday evening. See more 07/22/2020 A Plumm Summer is a wonderful film, filled with so many heartwarming scenes. The storyline is something that movies now-a-days are definitely missing. My siblings laughed so hard while watching this. I wish I could give it even more stars! I highly recommend watching this! See more 07/22/2020 An excellent movie! I found it sweet, charming, and down to earth. It's a must watch on your family movie nights. Great plot, and how cool that it's a true story! I laughed, was on the edge of my seat, and smiled more than ever while watching this. Hats off to the creators of this film! The kids I've shown this to are so entertained, their eyes are on the screen the whole time. It's the talk of the week with them, and something we watch quite often! 5 out of 5! See more 06/23/2018 This is one of the cutest family films I've seen in years!!! See more 02/18/2018 This is one of the cutest family films I have ever seen. The critics reviewing this are way too harsh. My whole family enjoyed this movie, there was something for everyone. From the young kids through the teenagers, then us parents and my parents. Thank you to the people who made this movie! We need more inspiring and sweet movies amidst all the violence. A must see!!! See more 10/06/2017 Best family film I have ever seen! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Caroline Zelder

Director

Jeff Daniels

Narrator

William Baldwin

Mick Plumm

Lisa Guerrero

Roxie Plumm

Owen Pearce

Rocky Plumm

Henry Winkler

Happy Herb

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Movie Info

Synopsis Based on a true story, this Montana-set adventure drama follows Elliot Plumm (Chris Massoglia), a teenage boy neglected by his alcoholic, amateur boxing champ father (William Baldwin), who, along with his girlfriend (Morgan Flynn) and younger brother, Rocky (Owen Pearce), tracks down a stolen marionette from a popular local children's television show hosted by the inimitable Happy Herb (Henry Winkler). Even after they find the marionette, however, the troubles on the home front continue.
Director
Caroline Zelder
Producer
Frank Antonelli
Screenwriter
Frank Antonelli, Caroline Zelder
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Fairplay Pictures, Hometeam Productions
Rating
PG (Some Mild Rude Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 25, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$53.8K
Runtime
1h 39m