Down and Derby (2005)

Down and Derby (2005)
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A handful of men begin behaving like children when their kids enter a Boy Scout competition in this family-friendly comedy. Ever since he was in fifth grade, Phil Davis (Greg Germann) has been coming in second place to Ace Montana (Marc Raymond) whenever they've been in some sort of competition together, and now that Phil and Ace are both middle-aged fathers, history seems to repeat itself when Brady (Adam Hicks), Phil's son, loses the city junior basketball championship to a team featuring Ace's boy. When Phil learns that Brady will be going up against Ace's son again in his Boy Scout troop's annual Pinewood Derby race, Phil decides it time to end the Davis family's losing ways once and for all, and with help from his childhood friends Blaine (Ross Brockley) and Jimmy (Perry Anzilotti), Phil sets out to build the perfect Pinewood derby car -- whether or not that's what Brady has in mind. Produced with the cooperation of the Boy Scouts of America, Down and Derby also stars Lauren Holly, Pat Morita, and Hunter Tylo. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Greg GermannLauren Holly, (more)
Director(s):
Eric Hendershot
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
 
 
 
 

Synopsis of Down and Derby

A handful of men begin behaving like children when their kids enter a Boy Scout competition in this family-friendly comedy. Ever since he was in fifth grade, Phil Davis (Greg Germann) has been coming in second place to Ace Montana (Marc Raymond) whenever they've been in some sort of competition together, and now that Phil and Ace are both middle-aged fathers, history seems to repeat itself when Brady (Adam Hicks), Phil's son, loses the city junior basketball championship to a team featuring Ace's boy. When Phil learns that Brady will be going up against Ace's son again in his Boy Scout troop's annual Pinewood Derby race, Phil decides it time to end the Davis family's losing ways once and for all, and with help from his childhood friends Blaine (Ross Brockley) and Jimmy (Perry Anzilotti), Phil sets out to build the perfect Pinewood derby car -- whether or not that's what Brady has in mind. Produced with the cooperation of the Boy Scouts of America, Down and Derby also stars Lauren Holly, Pat Morita, and Hunter Tylo. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Director(s):
Eric Hendershot
Writer(s):
Eric Hendershot
Producer(s):
Steele HendershotDickilyn Johnson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Humor, Suitable for Children, Excellent For Children, Adult Language)
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    Marty L.

    Great fun for the whole family in this clean fun spirited movie. You'll enjoy watching the fun competitive rivalry between the fathers and you'll laugh at their antics!

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    John S.

    Very entertaining with several classic comedy moments. I rarely make it through a live-action film with my kids but this one has something for all ages. A must-see for anyone who has ever been in the Pinewood Derby. All in all, it has a positive message about life without hitting you over the head with a teaching moment. More than just a scouting film and one that every family can watch together.

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