The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Watsons Go to Birmingham is a 2013 family film directed by Kenny Leon, starring Harrison Knight as Byron, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and David Alan Grier. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Stream it on Xumo Play, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Kenny Leon
- Genre
- Family
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tonik Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Watsons Go to Birmingham About?
The premise of The Watsons Go to Birmingham without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the summer of 1963, the close-knit Watson family lives in Flint, Michigan. After the rebellious actions of their teenage son, Byron, his parents decide a change is needed and take the family to Birmingham, Alabama, to stay with Grandma Sands. Traveling in their old Plymouth Brown Bomber, they experience a new way of life and meet Grandma Sands' friend, Mr. Robert. The Watsons find themselves confronting a pivotal moment in American history that profoundly impacts their lives.
Where to Watch The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham Cast & Characters
Harrison Knight leads the cast as Byron, with LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Grandma Sands and David Alan Grier as Mr. Robert. Directed by Kenny Leon; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kenny Leon
- Harrison Knight as Byron
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Grandma Sands
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David Alan Grier as Mr. Robert - Bryce Clyde Jenkins as Kenny
Also Starring in The Watsons Go to Birmingham
· 11 more- Wood Harris Daniel
- Anika Noni Rose Wilona
- Skai Jackson Joetta
- Shameik Moore James Jr.
- E. Roger Mitchell Mr. Williams
- Margo Moorer Mrs. Davidson
- Lori Beth Sikes Margaret
- A'Nya Schofield Girl in the Blue Dress
- Bailey Tippen Naomi
- Tyrin Niles Wyche Larry Dunn
- Javon Johnson James Bevel
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Plot Summary
What happens in The Watsons Go to Birmingham from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kenneth Watson Bryce Clyde Jenkins narrates his story from Flint, Michigan, where he lives with his parents Daniel Wood Harris and Wilona Anika Noni Rose Watson, his older brother Byron Harrison Knight (By for short), and his younger sister Joetta Skai Jackson. Kenny is a bright, bashful fourth-grader at Clark Elementary who is teased for his love of books and his lazy eye. He struggles to make friends until Rufus Fry and his younger brother relocate from Arkansas. 22 to shoot squirrels and cook them into stew. Yet the two soon become inseparable, sharing small adventures and a growing bond that helps them navigate the rougher streets of their schoolyard life.
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The whole story of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, scene by scene
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Videos
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Cars in The Watsons Go to Birmingham
14 cars on screen, including the 1946 Plymouth Special De Luxe and the Crown Supercoach.
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1946 Plymouth Special De Luxe Main role -
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1954 Ford Crestline Victoria Minor role -
Ford M20 AUC Minor role
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Watsons Go to Birmingham released?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham was released on September 20, 2013.
Who directed The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham was directed by Kenny Leon.
More films by Kenny Leon Who is in the cast of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham stars Harrison Knight as Byron, LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Grandma Sands and David Alan Grier as Mr. Robert, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
In the US, The Watsons Go to Birmingham is streaming on Xumo Play and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Watsons Go to Birmingham have a post-credit scene?
No. The Watsons Go to Birmingham has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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