The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

pg
1h 36m
2008
6.833 /10 (21)

What he teaches you...will last forever.

Overview

The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Deutsch, Português
Released Date: 2008-04-27

Top Billed Cast

Gavin MacLeod

Jonathan Sperry

Jansen Panettiere

Dustin

Frankie Ryan Manríquez

Albert

Allen Isaacson

Mark

Robert Guillaume

Mr. Barnes

Bailey Garno

Tanya

Taylor Boggan

Nick

Mary Jean Bentley

Dustin's mother

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