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A Plumm Summer

  • 2007
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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A Plumm Summer (2007)
AdventureDramaFamily

Based on a true-story - A Plumm Summer tells the remarkable tale of two young brothers, Elliott and Rocky Plumm, who go head-to-head with the FBI in order to crack the "frog-napping" case an... Read allBased on a true-story - A Plumm Summer tells the remarkable tale of two young brothers, Elliott and Rocky Plumm, who go head-to-head with the FBI in order to crack the "frog-napping" case and get their beloved TV puppet, Froggy Doo back on the air, all the while become local hero... Read allBased on a true-story - A Plumm Summer tells the remarkable tale of two young brothers, Elliott and Rocky Plumm, who go head-to-head with the FBI in order to crack the "frog-napping" case and get their beloved TV puppet, Froggy Doo back on the air, all the while become local heroes and best friends.

  • Director
    • Caroline Zelder
  • Writers
    • T.J. Lynch
    • Frank Antonelli
    • Caroline Zelder
  • Stars
    • Jeff Daniels
    • William Baldwin
    • Henry Winkler
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    444
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Caroline Zelder
    • Writers
      • T.J. Lynch
      • Frank Antonelli
      • Caroline Zelder
    • Stars
      • Jeff Daniels
      • William Baldwin
      • Henry Winkler
    • 14User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins total

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    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Narrator
    William Baldwin
    William Baldwin
    • Mick Plumm
    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Happy Herb
    Lisa Guerrero
    Lisa Guerrero
    • Roxie Plumm
    Chris Massoglia
    Chris Massoglia
    • Elliott Plumm
    • (as Chris J. Kelly)
    Owen Pearce
    Owen Pearce
    • Rocky Plumm
    Morgan Flynn
    Morgan Flynn
    • Haley Dubois
    Brenda Strong
    Brenda Strong
    • Viv
    Tim Quill
    Tim Quill
    • Wayne Dubois
    Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari
    • Agent Hardigan
    Rick Overton
    Rick Overton
    • Agent Brinkman
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Art Bublin
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Binky the Clown
    Gavin Black
    • Wally
    Ben Trotter
    Ben Trotter
    • Orin
    John Hosking
    • Dick Spreen
    Gregg Bello
    Gregg Bello
    • Cookie
    Steve Altman
    Steve Altman
    • Dirty Pat
    • Director
      • Caroline Zelder
    • Writers
      • T.J. Lynch
      • Frank Antonelli
      • Caroline Zelder
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    User reviews14

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    10saturnandvine

    Finally, a kids film for kids...and me

    I just watched this on DVD, and here's my question: why can't there be more movies like this? I take my kids to Blockbuster every weekend to find something to watch. First off, there isn't really anything in the 'kids' section. It's either pre-school or teen. Hardly any in the middle. Why is that? My boys are 7 and 9. Where are the movies for those kids? There are some, yes, and we've watched them all. Many times. But it's such a small selection. So i was happy to see something new on the shelf. My son Tommy said, "Look dad, there's one we haven't seen!" like he'd just seen a flying saucer. So we took it home and watched two times over the weekend. My wife and I ended up watching it with them and loved it. Great, fun, life lessons, adventurous. It had everything. It inspired the boys the way the Hardy Boys inspired me as a kid. So I'm taking the time out of my day to make this comment. I think it's worth it to get the word out, because I know there are a lot more parents like us. And kudos to Henry Winkler and William Baldwin for raising the bar.
    8chrisroberts-5

    Like Sunday dinner family hour

    A Plumm Summer is a sweet little indie film pulled off perfectly. There are some big names in the supporting cast who are all note-perfect, most notably Peter Scolari and Henry Winkler. Billy Baldwin also puts in a very good turn for the first time in quite a while. Newcomers Chris Massoglia and Owen Pearce couldn't be any cuter and more adorable as the brothers/stars of the film. Massoglia (credited as "Chris J. Kelly") is particularly outstanding considering it's his first jump from TV to film - you really like him and feel for his character. To me, A Plumm Summer hearkens back to 6:00 on Sunday when the family would gather around the TV with dinners in hand to watch the Wonderful World of Disney's weekly fare. This is like that... but better quality than most of what Walt served up. There's some real heart to this effort thanks to genuine drama that hits a message without becoming overwrought with itself. The mystery element to the story is none too deep or complex, but it doesn't need to be; it's just the vehicle that introduces some very likable characters and lets us get to know them. There's a laugh or two along the way and everything is generally light-hearted and fun. It's a good family film that entertains as well as confronts a serious note or two along the way. It won't change the landscape of movie-making, but it's awfully nice to see that somebody will still make a sweet, innocent film like this. Kudos to the folks responsible for doing that. A very endearing, charming, family film worth anyone's time.
    8larry-411

    Memo to Hollywood: make more films like this

    The Santa Barbara International Film Festival had a first today. The Applebox section, consisting of family-oriented fare, had never before featured a film which was so popular that people had to be turned away at the door. It happened this morning with "A Plumm Summer." First-time director and screenwriter Caroline Zelder's gem of a film recounts a true incident in 1968 when Froggy Doo, a popular children's character on local Montana television, went missing. The show's host, Happy Herb (Happy Days' Henry Winkler), fears that his beloved puppet has been kidnapped. Amateur detectives Eliott Plumm (14-year-old Chris Kelly, scene-stealer #1) and his little brother Rocky (Owen Pearce, scene-stealer #2) are determined to find Froggy Doo before the F.B.I. bungles the case (watch for Peter Scolari as a hapless agent). William Baldwin is frighteningly real as the down-on-his-luck father, and Jeff Daniels' voice-over as the present-day Elliott was a treat. Brenda Strong and Lisa Guerrero are other actors of note who jumped at the chance to participate in this little indie after reading Zelder's sweet script. Much of the cast and crew were present for a Q&A, which was as fun and delightful as the film itself. Far too few films like this are being made, and "A Plumm Summer" is a reminder of just how good they can be.
    9bonniebo40

    Great family movie!

    We were very glad to have dvr'ed this movie and watched it with the kids! It was fun to look up more details about the real story and investigate where in Montana it was filmed! The videography was gorgeous, showing some of the very best of Montana and very much why we live here! I hope someone picks this up in the future and produces the planned sequels (keeping them set and produced in Montana where the story belongs!).

    I've ordered a copy for our local library circulation, just because it's a clean family movie with a Montana theme and location. I'll be glad to recommend it to people looking for a good family night movie.
    8Missltg

    Family Friendly Film

    A sweet story beautifully shot in Montana. This film is well cast and it's fun to watch the great comedic timing between two of the 'comedy group' trained actors. They were a highlight! A Plumm Summer is "Family Friendly" and promises to appeal to both the kids and parents alike. No reason to cover little eyes or plug little ears. A great message without any holy roller aspects. With all that's going on in today's world A Plumm Summer was a refreshing respite and time well spent. Make plans to go see this movie this weekend. I know you'll enjoy it, bring the kids, if you don't have kids...bring the neighbor's kids. You'll be glad you did.

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    • Trivia
      They're big in Italy! A Plumm Summer did $2million in box-office in Italy. Molto Bene.
    • Goofs
      After Elliott yelled at his father in prison he had tears on his cheeks. When he walked away, 3 seconds later, the tears where gone.
    • Connections
      References Leave It to Beaver (1957)
    • Soundtracks
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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Bozeman, Montana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fairplay Pictures
      • Home Team Productions
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $63,521
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,752
      • Apr 27, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,521
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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