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Johnny Knoxville, Juliette Lewis, Elizabeth Banks, Kick Gurry, David Koechner ... see more see more... , Sophie Traub , Andrew Prince , Beth Grant , James Parks , Matthew Sharp , Andrew Prine , Ken Jackson , Laura Cayouette , Thomas Jackson Burt , Gatlin Green , Lawrence Bull Jr.

When seed and sod entrepreneur Daltry Calhoun's (Johnny Knoxville) abandoned ex-girlfriend shows up on his doorstep with the daughter he never knew he had, the reformed ladies' man finds out that you ... read more read more...can never truly escape your past -- even when it seems you may have no future. Calhoun is a local celebrity and self-made entrepreneur who made a name for himself by selling locally produced turf that blankets many of the nation's most exclusive golf courses, and his quirky television spots have won the hearts of television viewers across Ducktown, TN. When Daltry's ex-girlfriend May (Elizabeth Banks) arrives unannounced with talented teenage daughter June (Sophie Traub) in tow, she confides that her terminal illness has forced her to seek him out in hopes that he can care for their daughter after she is gone. Despite the early success of Daltry's business and the popularity of his kitschy commercials, things have been looking rather grim lately and Daltry has begun liquidating his assets in hopes of keeping his head above water. Though smitten shopkeeper Flora (Juliette Lewis) has offered financial help to Daltry, the kindly offers have fallen on deaf ears. Now, with the odds weighing heavily against him, Daltry vows to make up for lost time by doing right in the eyes of his family and community and caring for his daughter while getting his business back on track. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Katrina Holden Bronson

Release Date: September 23, 2005

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DVD Release Date: February 7, 2006

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  • dreamfaeries
    June 6, 2010
    dreamfaeries
    A cute feel-good movie. It was okay...
  • gator681
    February 8, 2007
    gator681
    [font=Century Gothic]In "Daltry Calhoun", Daltry Calhoun(Johnny Knoxville) is on the surface a very successful man, having made his fortune from inventing a new brand of turf.(Daltry's dream is to host a USGA sponsored tournament on a golf course on the property he owns.) Having... read more seen one of his commercials, Daltry's ex, May(Elizabeth Banks), and their daughter, June(Sophie Traub), a precocious 14-year old with dreams of attending Julliard, arrive in town to see him. May is dying and wants to find a good home for her daughter before she dies. But Daltry is actually on the verge of ruin, brought on by the side effects of his invention...[/font]
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    [font=Century Gothic]"Daltry Calhoun" is not a bad movie, exactly, but it also has nothing new to say about the changes in life and being prepared for them. The movie tries to rely on a quirky charm which is frankly not there. And Knoxville does make for an awkward lead.[/font]
  • ileo
    December 24, 2007
    ileo
    Very funny!
  • shortkakesweet17
    April 2, 2008
    shortkakesweet17
    Cute father-daughter story, hilariously precocious teenage girl. I loved this movie.
    Oh and favorite quote: We must,we must,we must increase our bust!
  • TheGreaserSlayer13
    August 6, 2007
    TheGreaserSlayer13
    This movie is amazinggggg. I loooooove it sooo much! He's so cute! you have to have an AMAZING sense of humor though.
  • hockeygrrl12677
    April 8, 2007
    hockeygrrl12677
    WOW! A serious movie with "Johnny Knoxville" - Knoxville's PJ Clapp...I was quite impressed! I laughed AND I cried! I was shocked with his abilities to be honest!
  • sunnydiana
    April 8, 2007
    sunnydiana
    i thought this was a great movie a family a samll town death happiness forgiveness learnignto start over on a new level and whole bunch of love i recomend it !
  • orenpro
    September 30, 2006
    orenpro
    i love the feel of this movie, johnny knoxville has a good role and plays it well! i really recommend this movie
  • Lerch0783
    September 18, 2006
    Lerch0783
    this was actually a pretty decent flick..it's a little wierd but that is my type of movie....i love wierd movies
  • kbpkdp
    July 14, 2006
    kbpkdp
    it started REALLY slow for me but it was a good movie and you really got to see Johnny Knoxville's loving serious side... It was a good :0) movie! oh P.s. HE's CUTE!

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Critic Reviews

Jan Stuart
November 4, 2005
Jan Stuart, Newsday

Southern whimsy, when handled delicately, can produce a precious jewel a la Junebug. In less skillful hands, it can be merely precious. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
November 4, 2005
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Knoxville tries hard and exudes a certain likability, but can't really handle big dramatic moments at this point in his career.

Jami Bernard
November 4, 2005
Jami Bernard, New York Daily News

A weird, unpleasant little movie. Full Review

Laura Kern
November 3, 2005
Laura Kern, New York Times

Although the film starts off somewhat amusingly, the first-time feature director Katrina Holden Bronson seems to have spent more energy assembling the overbearing soundtrack than expanding on her char... Full Review

Benjamin Strong
November 1, 2005
Benjamin Strong, Village Voice

Anyone looking for a paean to the unnatural allure of a sprinklered lawn can see that the grass is greener in Blue Velvet. Full Review

Robert Koehler
October 5, 2005
Robert Koehler, Variety

A string of scenes in search of a movie. Full Review

Sheri Linden
September 23, 2005
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter

Aims for whimsy and poignancy and mostly comes up empty.

Philip Wuntch
September 22, 2005
Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News

If director and screenwriter Katrina Holden Bronson intended some moments as irony, the film lacks the necessary finesse for such an elusive quality. Full Review

Kevin Crust
September 22, 2005
Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times

Bronson attempts to wring some unearned emotional redemption from her dimwitted characters, but the faux-Southern sincerity and June's incessant voice-over prove too annoying. Full Review

Stephen Garrett
August 16, 2007
Stephen Garrett, Time Out New York

The movie has its flaws, but they are few and forgivable. Full Review

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