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IMDB Rating: 6.2

IMDB Votes: 6000

Genere: Comedy, Musical, Drama

Country: USA

Duration: 114 min

Plot tags: talky, feel good, humorous, touching, realistic, semi serious, teen, inspirational, epic, independent film