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Grown Up Movie Star
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Grown Up Movie Star

2010-01-29 · 95 min · ★ 5.1

Drama

The story of Ruby, 13, determined to grow up fast after her mother runs away to become a movie star, leaving Ruby with her hopelessly rural father.

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Directors
Adriana Maggs
Production companies
Pope Productions, Odd Sock Films
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shawn DoyleShawn DoyleRay
Tatiana MaslanyTatiana MaslanyRuby
Julia KennedyRose
Mark O'BrienMark O'BrienWill
Steve CochraneSteve CochraneJames
Maggie MeyerMaggie MeyerLaura
Mary LewisMary LewisDara
Sherry WhiteLillian
Susan KentSusan KentJennifer
Andy JonesAndy JonesBill
Jonny HarrisJonny HarrisStuart
Melanie CainesFemale Cop
Kevin LewisKevin LewisJudge
David FeehanDavid FeehanDrunk Boy
Deidre Gillard-RowlingsDeidre Gillard-RowlingsJulie
James HawksleyJames HawksleyBoy
Scott YetmanBoy
Mack FurlongOld Man
Jerry Doyle

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