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IMDB Rating: 4.7

IMDB Votes: 249

Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family

Country: USA

Duration: 84 min

Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, entertaining, exciting, touching, realistic, semi serious, independent film