Pumpkin (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pumpkin is a 2002 sports drama directed by Adam Larson Broder and Anthony Abrams, starring Christina Ricci and Hank Harris. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $308,552 worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Directors
- Adam Larson Broder and Anthony Abrams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pumpkin About?
The premise of Pumpkin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sorority's pursuit of the Sorority of the Year title takes an unexpected turn when Carolyn is tasked with mentoring Pumpkin, a gifted athlete facing a disability. Their connection blossoms amidst intense competition, prompting both personal growth and a re-evaluation of conventional team dynamics. Through their journey, they discover the profound importance of understanding, acceptance, and achieving victory together.
Pumpkin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- produced by actor
- dark satire
- dark comedy
- black comedy
- sorority girl
- hula dance
- mother daughter relationship
- mental retardation
- character name as title
- forename as title
- reference to the stepford wives
- man uses a wheelchair
+38 more Show fewer
- satire comedy
- girl
- live action
- forbidden love
- pumpkin
- sorority
- charity
- athlete
- woman in a bathtub
- breasts
- cult film
- foot race
- shower room
- ballroom dancing
- male in a shower
- grass skirt
- female nudity
- penis size
- male nudity
- yogurt
- reference to whitney houston
- weightlifting
- watching tv
- university
- twenty something
- trophy
- track and field
- tiara
- tennis
- telephone call
- technical college
- teacher
- taxi
- suicide attempt
- suffering
- subjective camera
- student
- special olympics
Pumpkin Cast
Christina Ricci leads the cast, with Hank Harris. Directed by Adam Larson Broder and Anthony Abrams.
- Co-director Adam Larson Broder
- Co-director Anthony Abrams
Pumpkin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pumpkin 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 59% User score
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Pumpkin Plot Summary
What happens in Pumpkin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carolyn McDuffy, Christina Ricci, is a college senior approaching the final year of study at a Southern California university. To help her sorority nab a coveted award that has slipped from their grasp in years past, she joins them in training handicapped young adults for the Challenged Games, a fictional stand-in for the Special Olympics. The goal is clear, but the path is anything but easy.
Full summary
The whole story of Pumpkin, scene by scene
Pumpkin Box Office
Pumpkin grossed $308,552 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$308.6K
- US & Canada
- $308.6K
Pumpkin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pumpkin.
Cars in Pumpkin
15 cars on screen, including the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio III Typ 1H and the 1990 Buick Century.
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1999 Volkswagen Cabrio III Typ 1H Main role -
1990 Buick Century Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1999 Ford E-450 Minor role
Pumpkin Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Тыковка” and “מתוקה”.
- Also known as
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- Тыковка
- מתוקה
- Tökfej
- Ο Θρίαμβος της Αγάπης
- Şirin Sevgilim
Seen Pumpkin?
Movies Like Pumpkin
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Great Pumpkin, The Pumpkin Eater and Poms.
Pumpkin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Pumpkin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pumpkin?
Pumpkin runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Pumpkin released?
Pumpkin was released on June 28, 2002.
Who directed Pumpkin?
Pumpkin was directed by Adam Larson Broder and Anthony Abrams.
More films by Adam Larson Broder Who is in the cast of Pumpkin?
Pumpkin stars Christina Ricci and Hank Harris.
How much did Pumpkin make at the box office?
Pumpkin grossed $308,552 worldwide.
How is Pumpkin rated?
Pumpkin has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Pumpkin have a post-credit scene?
No. Pumpkin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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