Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

50 million people used to watch him on TV. Now he washes their cars.

Directed by Sam Weisman

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Happy Madison Productions

200398 min5.1 / 10

A comedic redemption story about a washed-up child star learning to be human again, blending humor with genuine pathos about fame and identity.

TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday loser.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity57

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Surprise5

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Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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