When I Grow Up
"Bobby takes on the elderly"
Originally released in 1951. When I Grow Up is a drama film. directed by Michael Kanin.
Starring Bobby Driscoll, Robert Preston, and Martha Scott
Synopsis
Josh is a young boy who feels neglected and misunderstood at home. Preparing to run away, he chances across an old diary once kept by his grandfather. Leafing through the yellowed pages, Josh discovers that Grandpa went through many of the same childhood travails that he is enduring at that moment. Armed with a renewed understanding of and appreciation for his elders, Josh decides to stick around for a while and see how things develop.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Budget
$50K
Production budget
Box Office
$100K
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000
- Revenue
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Horizon Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When I Grow Up about?
Josh is a young boy who feels neglected and misunderstood at home. Preparing to run away, he chances across an old diary once kept by his grandfather. Leafing through the yellowed pages, Josh disco...
Who directed When I Grow Up?
When I Grow Up was directed by Michael Kanin.
How long is When I Grow Up?
When I Grow Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was When I Grow Up released?
When I Grow Up was released on April 19, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When I Grow Up?
The main cast of When I Grow Up includes Bobby Driscoll, Robert Preston, Martha Scott, Sherry Jackson, John Wilder.