Simon Birch (1998)

In the quaint New England town of Gravestown, an unlikely friendship blooms between two outcasts - Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth. Simon, a diminutive 12-year-old with unwavering faith, believes he was shaped by divine hands for a grandiose, heroic destiny. His best friend, Joe, is the illegitimate son of the town's beauty, shrouded in mystery and longing to unveil the identity of his father. Their bond, though unusual, is unbreakable, even when the tranquility of the summer of 1964 is shattered by a tragic incident. During a spirited game of Little League, Simon hits a rogue foul ball that unintentionally kills Joe's mother, shaking their lives and friendship to its core. Even amidst this heart-wrenching calamity, the boys' friendship endures, and together, they embark on a quest to unearth the truth about Joe's father. Born smaller than his peers due to a rare condition, Simon is constantly underestimated. However, his small stature doesn't deter him from his faith in a unique purpose ordained for him by God. As their journey unfolds, a situation arises that demands a hero, and Simon, despite his size, steps into his destiny. "Simon Birch" is a poignant tale interweaving threads of friendship, faith, and destiny. It follows the extraordinary journey of two friends who, in their search for answers, discover the resilience of the human spirit and the power of belief in the face of adversity.

Simon Birch is a comedy movie featuring Ashley Judd and directed by Mark Steven Johnson.

Simon Birch is currently streaming on Hoopla.

It is also possible to buy Simon Birch on AMC on Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.