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Mr. Rice's Secret

Play trailer Poster for Mr. Rice's Secret PG,  2000,  1h 53m,  Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 50% 6 Reviews Tomatometer 54% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
50% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 54% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Owen Walters (Bill Switzer) is a terminally ill preteen who must also cope with all the other rigors of early adolescence. But, after the death of his whimsical next-door neighbor, Mr. Rice (David Bowie), Owen discovers something extraordinary: a complex treasure hunt, devised by Mr. Rice, that may lead the young boy to unearth some fantastic secrets. As Owen struggles with nightmares about death, he inches closer to the treasure, which may offer him some measure of salvation.

Critics Reviews

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Oct 1, 2005
2/5
Judith Egerton Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) Jul 1, 2004
2/4
The characters are stereotypes. Owen's world includes a loving mother, a stern but well-meaning father, a fat bully and a skinny weakling. Go to Full Review
Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Apr 16, 2002
3/4
This is a well-constructed film with real substance. Go to Full Review
Maria Garcia Film Journal International Mar 30, 2001
The filmmakers have created a movie which is didactic, yet not condescending, and inspirational without being corny. Go to Full Review
James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Mar 30, 2001
2.5/4
The film benefits from several strong performances, especially by the young, largely unknown, cast. Go to Full Review
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Poe R Jun 10, 2018 Ok fantasy/drama. It wants to be more profound than it really is. And there isn't nearly enough Bowie in it.
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Cast & Crew

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Nicholas Kendall

Director

David Bowie

Mr. Rice

Bill Switzer

Owen Walters

Garwin Sanford

Stan Walters

Teryl Rothery

Marylyn Walters

Zach Lipovsky

Funnel Head

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Mr. Rice's Secret

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Movie Info

Synopsis Owen Walters (Bill Switzer) is a terminally ill preteen who must also cope with all the other rigors of early adolescence. But, after the death of his whimsical next-door neighbor, Mr. Rice (David Bowie), Owen discovers something extraordinary: a complex treasure hunt, devised by Mr. Rice, that may lead the young boy to unearth some fantastic secrets. As Owen struggles with nightmares about death, he inches closer to the treasure, which may offer him some measure of salvation.
Director
Nicholas Kendall
Producer
Colleen Nystedt
Screenwriter
J.H. Wyman
Distributor
Panorama Entertainment [us], MTI Home Video [us]
Production Co
New City Productions, Panorama Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2000, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 25, 2001
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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