When Zachary Beaver Came to Town

2003
PG
1h 25m

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Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction known as the world's fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas.Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction known as the world's fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas.Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction known as the world's fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas.

Director
- John Schultz
Writers
- John Schultz
- Kimberly Willis Holt
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

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YOUR RATING

Director
- John Schultz
Writers
- John Schultz
- Kimberly Willis Holt
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
This was Lou Perryman's final film before he was murdered on April 1, 2009 at the age of 67.

Goofs
While Cal and Toby fight in the lake Cal's tie disappears, reappears and disappears again.

Connections
Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #35.4 (2006)

Soundtracks
Don't Say You Care
Written by Eleni Mandell
Performed by Eleni Mandell
Published by Miss Eleni Music (BMI)
Produced by Terry Gilkyson
Mixed by Brian Kehew at OFR Studios
Licensed courtesy Zedtone Records

User reviews10

Featured review

5/10

No Wonder Zachary Left...

I have seen this movie every year for over five years with my 7th grade students. As an adaptation of the novel, it's both good and bad. It does follow the story, but it adds all sorts of weird things to add action. But what gets us every time is the deplorable acting of the kids.

If you are watching this just as a film to watch with the kids, you'll probably not be that impressed, but it's fine. If you're a teacher watching it with your students, expect some commentary!