Name: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 2008-04-27
Rating: 6.9

2008PG

What he teaches you...will last forever.

DramaFamily1h 36m

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83%

Popcornmeter

6.9

TMDB

Storyline

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.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorRich Christiano

ReleasedApr 27, 2008

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$1M

Revenue

$1.2M

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Christiano Film GroupFive & Two Pictures

Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

2 fresh · 1 rotten

Nell Minow

RTBeliefnetMay 3, 2010

Its portrayal of patience, kindness, and forgiveness as the life-changing forces of Christianity for those who give as well as those who receive are undeniably touching.

Richard Propes

RTTheIndependentCritic.comSep 22, 2020

With a healthy dose of both laughter and tears, The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is easily destined to be one of 2010's highlights of Christian cinema.

Philip Martin

RTArkansas Democrat-GazetteMay 8, 2010

Unapologetically evangelical Christian movie from brothers Rich and Dave Christiano stars Gavin Mac-Leod as the titular septuagenarian who has a positive influence on a trio of 12-year-old boys

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