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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999): Cast

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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn is a 1999 drama directed by Gregg Champion, starring Sidney Poitier as Noah Dearborn, James Thomas Lee Knight and Dianne Wiest. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Gregg Champion
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn About?

The premise of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn without spoilers.

An extraordinary tale of an ordinary man in the Southern town of Twin Pines, GA. Noah Dearborn, a skilled craftsman and farmer, is treasured by the community, especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. When greedy developers covet his land and he rejects their offer, Noah must summon his strength to defend his property, way of life, sanity.

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • georgia usa
  • asperger's syndrome
  • autism
  • psychologist
  • carpenter
  • property development
  • old age
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Cast & crew

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn Cast & Characters

Sidney Poitier leads the cast as Noah Dearborn, with James Thomas Lee Knight as 8-year-old Noah and Dianne Wiest as Sarah McClellan. Directed by Gregg Champion; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

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From the director

More from Gregg Champion

More films directed by Gregg Champion: The Gabby Douglas Story, Amish Grace, 14 Hours and Miracle Run.

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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn.

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn Preview (1999)
Cars

Cars in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

14 cars on screen, including the 1997 BMW 328i E36 and the 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force.

All 14 cars
  • 1997 BMW 328i E36 in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn 1997 BMW 328i E36 Main role
  • 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force Important role
  • 1930 Ford Model A in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn 1930 Ford Model A Important role
  • 1998 Cadillac Seville STS in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn 1998 Cadillac Seville STS Minor role
Details

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Das Leben ist was Wunderbares” and “Le secret de Noah”.

Also known as
  • Das Leben ist was Wunderbares
  • Le secret de Noah
  • 노아 디어본의 단순한 삶

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FAQ

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn released?

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn was released on May 9, 1999.

Who directed The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn was directed by Gregg Champion.

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Who is in the cast of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn stars Sidney Poitier as Noah Dearborn, James Thomas Lee Knight as 8-year-old Noah and Dianne Wiest as Sarah McClellan, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn have a post-credit scene?

No. The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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