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A Boy Called Po

  • 2016
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.9K
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Julian Feder in A Boy Called Po (2016)
After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.
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After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.

  • Director
    • John Asher
  • Writers
    • Colin Goldman
    • Steve C. Roberts
  • Stars
    • Christopher Gorham
    • Julian Feder
    • Kaitlin Doubleday
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Asher
    • Writers
      • Colin Goldman
      • Steve C. Roberts
    • Stars
      • Christopher Gorham
      • Julian Feder
      • Kaitlin Doubleday
    • 16User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast48

    Christopher Gorham
    Christopher Gorham
    • David Wilson
    Julian Feder
    Julian Feder
    • Po Wilson
    Kaitlin Doubleday
    Kaitlin Doubleday
    • Amy
    Andrew Bowen
    Andrew Bowen
    • Jack
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • Ben
    Caitlin Carmichael
    Caitlin Carmichael
    • Amelia Carr
    Bryan Batt
    Bryan Batt
    • Randall Bane
    Fay Masterson
    Fay Masterson
    • Valerie
    Brian George
    Brian George
    • Bill
    Tristan Chase
    • Taylor Martz
    • (as Tristian Chase)
    Holly Lynch
    • Madeline
    Kassi Crews
    Kassi Crews
    • School Nurse
    Jud Tylor
    Jud Tylor
    • Beth
    Ella A. Thomas
    Ella A. Thomas
    • Clarissa Evans
    • (as Ella Thomas)
    Joel Michaely
    Joel Michaely
    • Randy
    Tammy Dahlstrom
    Tammy Dahlstrom
    • Patricia Gilliam
    Campbell Arnold
    • Land of Color child
    Alia Asher
    • Land of Color child
    • Director
      • John Asher
    • Writers
      • Colin Goldman
      • Steve C. Roberts
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The inspiration to make the film came from the director's son, who was diagnosed with autism. He considers the film as a love letter to his son.
    • Quotes
      • Po: Don't be afraid daddy.
      • David Wilson: Don't be afraid of what, pal?
      • Po: Don't be afraid of me.
      • Po: I don't want people to be afraid of me.
      • Po: Don't be afraid of me, daddy.
      • David Wilson: I'm not afraid of you.
      • David Wilson: Daddy's not afraid, not anymore
    • Soundtracks
      Dancing With Your Shadow
      Music by Burt Bacharach
      Lyrics by Billy Mann
      Performed by Sheryl Crow

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 1, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • По
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Commonwealth Film Manufacturing
      • New Coast Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,550
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,693
      • Sep 3, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,550
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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