Sticks and Stones

PG-13

1996

1h 35m

Drama

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82%

Audience Score

100+ Ratings

Although their parents are largely absent from their lives, Joey (Justin Isfeld) and his friends Book (Max Goldblatt) and Mouth (Chauncey Leopardi) are able to bond over their favorite sport, baseball, which they play all summer. But when a sadistic bully (Jordan Brower) targets them for abuse, even baseball can't possibly comfort them. As their tormentor ups the ante, the boys know they must defend themselves somehow. They plot revenge, but will they be able to fight violence with violence?

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Variety

What Tolkin has going for him is a script with believable kids and the good fortune to get young actors who can convincingly play the range of emotions the story requires.

Apr 29, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2005

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Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

Rated: 69/100

Jan 1, 2000

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Brilliant comedy, thought provoking

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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So Fresh: Absolute Must See!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Best standup of the year!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Hilariously honest, real, and thought-provoking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Sandwhiches????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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01/24/23

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The jokes are out of this planet.. love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Neil Tolkin

Director

Justin Isfeld

Joey

Max Goldblatt

Book

Chauncey Leopardi

Mouth

Jordan Brower

Hayes

Gary Busey

Book's Dad

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Synopsis

Although their parents are largely absent from their lives, Joey (Justin Isfeld) and his friends Book (Max Goldblatt) and Mouth (Chauncey Leopardi) are able to bond over their favorite sport, baseball, which they play all summer. But when a sadistic bully (Jordan Brower) targets them for abuse, even baseball can't possibly comfort them. As their tormentor ups the ante, the boys know they must defend themselves somehow. They plot revenge, but will they be able to fight violence with violence?

Director: Neil Tolkin
Producer: Ami Artzi
Screenwriter: Neil Tolkin
Production Co: Goldbar Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2016
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround

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