The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
2008 · 1h 36m · Drama, Family · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
What he teaches you...will last forever.
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.
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Rich Christiano6.2Smart score
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