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      A Plumm Summer

      PG Released Apr 25, 2008 1h 39m Kids & Family Adventure List
      20% 10 Reviews Tomatometer 49% 250+ Ratings Audience Score 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 homefront continue. Read More Read Less

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      Kirk Honeycutt Hollywood Reporter 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. May 15, 2008 Full Review Peter Schilling Minneapolis Star Tribune 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. Rated: 0/4 Apr 25, 2008 Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly 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. Apr 24, 2008 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures While ninety percent of the film is good for the family, there is ten percent that I will caution parents on. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 16, 2009 Full Review Brian Orndorf DVDTalk.com 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. Rated: C May 29, 2009 Full Review Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 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. Rated: 2/4 May 16, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member 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! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member 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! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of the cutest family films I've seen in years!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member 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!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Best family film I have ever seen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member love this movie, love the narrator Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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 homefront continue.
      Director
      Caroline Zelder
      Producer
      Scott Erickson, Lisa Guerrero
      Screenwriter
      Frank Antonelli, Caroline Zelder
      Rating
      PG (Some Mild Rude Language|Thematic Elements)
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Adventure
      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