Just Peck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Just Peck |
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| Directed by | Michael A. Nickles |
| Produced by | Jerry Leider |
| Written by | Marc Arneson |
| Starring | Keir Gilchrist Brie Larson Marcia Cross |
| Music by | Benjamin Wynn Jeremy Zuckerman |
| Cinematography | Mark Petersen |
| Editing by | Ellen Goldwasser |
| Release date(s) | May 14, 2009 (Cannes Film Festival) |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Just Peck is a funny movie from 2009. It's an American comedy film directed by Michael A. Nickles. The story was written by Marc Arneson. The movie is about a high school student who learns to be himself.
About the Movie
What's the Story About?
The movie follows Michael Peck, a high school student who feels like no one notices him. He's a sophomore, which means he's in his second year of high school. Michael dreams of doing something amazing. He wants to become famous and win over a girl named Emily. Emily is a senior, meaning she's in her last year of high school. She's also very popular.
When Emily starts to like Michael, he begins to feel more confident. He's not so invisible anymore! But at the same time, Michael's parents want him to join the school science fair. They mean well, but Michael worries this might make him unpopular again. He doesn't want to go back to being a "misfit."
So, Michael, who is very smart, comes up with a clever science project. He hopes it will impress everyone. He also hopes it will teach his parents an important lesson about what truly matters.
Who's in the Movie?
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play:
- Keir Gilchrist as Michael Peck
- Brie Larson as Emily Donaldson
- Marcia Cross as Cheryl Peck
- Adam Arkin as Mike Peck
- Camryn Manheim as Principal Wood
- Kyle Kaplan as Geiger
- Tiya Sircar as Becca
- Hayley Holmes as Annie
- Serena Berman as Sage
