13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.
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The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Tim Federle
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Rueby Wood
Nate Foster
Lisa Kudrow
Aunt Heidi
Joshua Bassett
Anthony Foster
Aria Brooks
Libby
Norbert Leo Butz
Rex
Michelle Federer
Sherrie
Finn Egan-Liang
Jimmy Madison
Pierson Salvador
Tall Middle Schooler
Mandy Gonzalez
Mrs. Wadsworth
Jimmy Ray Bennett
Fantasy Audition Greeter
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