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Sometimes being a little different means being a lot more wonderful.
6.7 / 10 IMDb February 4, 1996 1h 38m
Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman, bipolar Arnold, childlike Lucien, and schizophrenic Barry. When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.
Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Release Date
February 4, 1996
Genre
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Nathan Lane
as Norman Bulansky
Robert Sean Leonard
as Barry Klemper
Tony Goldwyn
as Jack Palmer
Michael Jeter
as Arnold Wiggins
Courtney B. Vance
as Lucien P. Singer
Mare Winningham
as Sheila
Elizabeth Wilson
as Mary Fremus
Richard Jenkins
as Bob Klemper
Lynne Thigpen
as Mrs. Tracy
Caroline Aaron
as Mrs. Warren
Michael Hogan
as Dr. Racine
Laura Bertram
as Cashier
Martha Burns
George R. Robertson
as Senator Warren Clarke
Jenny Robertson
as Rena Palmer
Production Companies
Hallmark Hall of Fame ProductionsAdvertisement
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