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Gideon (1998)

1998-10-26 · 1h 42m · EN
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Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.

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Brad MirmanWriterClaudia HooverDirector

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Christopher LambertChristopher LambertGideon Oliver DobbsCharlton HestonCharlton HestonAddison SinclairCarroll O'ConnorCarroll O'ConnorLeo BarnesShirley JonesShirley JonesElly MortonMike ConnorsMike ConnorsHarland GreerBarbara BainBarbara BainSarahShelley WintersShelley WintersMrs. WillowsCrystal BernardCrystal BernardJean MacLemoreChristopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldAlan LonghurstMykelti WilliamsonMykelti WilliamsonColeman WalkerTaylor NicholsTaylor NicholsDr. Richard WillowsMichael BowenMichael BowenBilly Ray Turner

Keywords

Retirement home

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityRetirement HomeMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference735923

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What is Gideon about?

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.

How long is Gideon?

Gideon has a runtime of 102 minutes.