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It’s better to stand out than to fit in. - Growing Up Smith
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Title: Growing Up Smith

Release Date: 3 Feb 2017

Runtime: 1h 42m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Director: Good Deed Entertainment

Production Companies: Good Deed Entertainment

Overview: In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (28 votes)

Cast

  • Smith Bhatnagar: Roni Akurati
  • Amy Brunner: Brighton Sharbino
  • Butch Brunner: Jason Lee
  • Bhaaskar Bhatnagar: Anjul Nigam
  • Nancy Brunner: Hilarie Burton
  • Nalini Bhatnagar: Poorna Jagannathan
  • Officer Dick: Jake Busey
  • Older Smith Bhatnagar: Samrat Chakrabarti
  • Asha Bhatnagar: Shoba Narayan
  • Officer Bob: Tim Guinee
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