The Watsons Go to Birmingham

– In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
2013
The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013)

In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands' no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up their 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber and head South. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert and discover that life is very different there than in Flint. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron’s antics; something that will change their lives and country forever.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

20 Sep 2013

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Kenny Leon

Writer:

Caliope Brattlestreet (screenplay), Christopher Paul Curtis (novel), Stephen Glantz (screenplay), Tonya Lewis Lee (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose

Plot:

Set in the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit "All American Family" made up of Daniel and Wilona Watson, (Harris and Rose) and their three kids, 15 year-old juvenile delinquent Byron (Knight), nerdy 11 year-old Kenny (Jenkins) and eight year-old adorable sister Joetta (Jackson). When Byron's antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands (Richardson) no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up the 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber outfitted with a true tone Ultra-Glide turntable and head South with plenty of comedy en route. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert (Grier), who show them around town and the Watsons discover that life is very different there than in Flint - and not necessarily for the better. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron's antics. Something that will change their lives and country forever.

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations.

Production:

Arc Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10