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Help! I’m a Boy (2002): Cast

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Help! I’m a Boy is a 2002 family comedy directed by Oliver Dommenget, starring Sarah Hannemann as Emma / Mickey, Nick Seidensticker and David Kross. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Help! I’m a Boy (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Oliver Dommenget
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Help! I’m a Boy About?

The premise of Help! I’m a Boy without spoilers.

In Hamburg, an elderly sorcerer seeks a successor. Twelve‑year‑old Freddie finds the wizard’s spellbook and reads a few lines to his friend Emma, who mutters them while cursing Mickey. The next morning Emma and Mickey wake up in each other’s bodies. The sorcerer reclaims the book and vanishes, giving only 54 hours before the spell is permanent. The three must cooperate to reverse it, learning about gender roles, courage and friendship.

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Cast & crew

Help! I’m a Boy Cast & Characters

Sarah Hannemann leads the cast as Emma / Mickey, with Nick Seidensticker as Mickey / Emma and David Kross as Paddy. Directed by Oliver Dommenget; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Oliver Dommenget

More films directed by Oliver Dommenget: Adidas Vs. Puma: The Brother’s Feud and Nichts mehr wie vorher.

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Help! I’m a Boy Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Help i'm a boy” and “Verzauberte Emma oder Hilfe, ich bin ein Junge!”.

Also known as
  • Help i'm a boy
  • Verzauberte Emma oder Hilfe, ich bin ein Junge!
  • Verzauberte Emma
  • Hilfe, ich bin ein Junge!
  • Les apprentis sorciers
  • Aiuto, sono un ragazzo…!
  • Help ! I'm a Boy, დამეხმარეთ ბიჭი ვარ

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FAQ

Help! I’m a Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Help! I’m a Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Help! I’m a Boy?

Help! I’m a Boy runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Help! I’m a Boy released?

Help! I’m a Boy was released on October 17, 2002.

Who directed Help! I’m a Boy?

Help! I’m a Boy was directed by Oliver Dommenget.

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Who is in the cast of Help! I’m a Boy?

Help! I’m a Boy stars Sarah Hannemann as Emma / Mickey, Nick Seidensticker as Mickey / Emma and David Kross as Paddy, among 16 credited actors.

Does Help! I’m a Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Help! I’m a Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Help! I’m a Boy in?

The original language of Help! I’m a Boy is German.

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