The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

2008 "What he teaches you...will last forever."
6.9| 1h36m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 27 April 2008 Released
Producted By: Christiano Film Group
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.sperrymovie.com/
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The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

Genre

Drama, Family

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Director

Rich Christiano

Production Companies

Christiano Film Group

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The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry Audience Reviews

Rijndri Load of rubbish!!
Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.
Isbel A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
dan grissom I just got movie from my aunt and this has been the most enjoyable movie of this year. I has a strong teaching message with a very good story line with young kids and old men. I have never written for a movie before and this one really compelled me to do so since it changed the way I think and deal with stuff in my life. I realized that movies at times are not just for fun but to leave you with a message which can help you in directions of your life. well this movie just does about the same. the cast is simple and dialogs really have a meaning hidden which want you to watch more and learn. the classic American theme is presented which is different than movies out today you really don't get to see much of those today. I highly recommend this movie to any age group.
dadpass When this movie was released, the radio ads I heard led me to believe it was a 19th century mystery with Christian overtones. In reality, it was like the picture of your favorite DJ, who looks nothing like you envisioned him. My wife and I watched the DVD last night. I found it to be a well-done, well-acted movie about sharing the Gospel. Mr. McLeod is superb as the lead, with Robert Guillaume complimenting the nicely chosen cast. The props and settings are accurate and nostalgic. It made me long for the innocence of that time. With Easter approaching, we should all reconsider the claims of Jesus on our lives. This movie will cause you to do that.
radioflyer68 Here you're going to read a lot of unfair commentary on this film that is largely based on hatred of basic Christian values. That's come to be expected and that point is even made in the film. If you want to be entertained by a family friendly comedy about a kid who learns a valuable life lesson(in an unexpected way) without having to worry about the obligatory negatives of the average theatrical release then you won't be disappointed. I think you'll find as I did a great story and surprisingly professional grade acting among the young cast members and outstanding performances among the senior members. I was surprised by the quality of this film and I expect you will be too.
CodeManBob I saw a pre-release version about two months ago. As a fan of movies with car chases, explosions, and superhuman exploits, I did not expect to really get into this movie. The story deals with the relationships between characters in a small town in 1970 and feels like a coming-of-age movie as a young man and his friends deal with a childhood crush on a young lady. The boy-meets-girl subplot is a slight of hand before the real plot unfolds. And the resolution of one of the other subplots is the final coup de grace of the film.I found the film moving and well worth watching...again.The film opens today in limited release. My family and I are going to see it.