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The Size of Watermelons
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The Size of Watermelons

1997-01-17 · 92 min · ★ 3.7

Comedy

Slacker art student Alex is suddenly inspired to make a documentary about his friend Gnome's campaign to "free Hawaii." While putting together a motley film crew and unexpectedly stumbling across the girl of his dreams, Maggie, he discovers that Gnome, along with the film's funding are nowhere to be found.

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Directors
Kari Skogland
Production companies
Alliance Atlantis, Norstar Entertainment
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul RuddPaul RuddAlex
Donal LogueDonal LogueGnome
Ione SkyeIone SkyeMaggie
Donovan LeitchDonovan LeitchPatrick
Marissa RibisiMarissa RibisiLizzie
John Enos IIIJohn Enos IIILeonard
David Lee RussekDavid Lee RussekEddie
Adam WestAdam WestSelf
Tracey WalterTracey WalterThe Vagrant
Matt KorubaYoung Alex
Leila JohnsonLeila JohnsonKim
Zack WardZack WardSkinhead
Richard Gilbert-HillRichard Gilbert-HillDrama Teacher
Bernie EngelProfessor
Ed AndersBouncer
Io PerryBar Waitress
Loesha ZeaviarRachel
Jamie JamesJock
Françoise RobertsonFrançoise RobertsonCafe Waitress
Christopher ReedDealer

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