When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2003): Cast & Plot
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town is a 2003 family drama directed by John Schultz, starring Sasha Joseph Neulinger as Zachary Beaver, Jonathan Lipnicki and Peter Harrell Jr.. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- John Schultz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Revere Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When Zachary Beaver Came to Town About?
The premise of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction also known as the world’s fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas.
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- sideshow
- obesity
- friendship between boys
- fat boy
- based on novel
- town
- granger texas
- child driving car
- bicycle
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- friendship
- death of loved one
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- children
- bible
- best friend
- baptism
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Cast & Characters
Sasha Joseph Neulinger leads the cast as Zachary Beaver, with Jonathan Lipnicki as Toby and Peter Harrell Jr. as Man with Video Camera. Directed by John Schultz; 31 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Schultz
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Jonathan Lipnicki as Toby - Peter Harrell Jr. as Man with Video Camera
- Cody Linley as Cal
Also Starring in When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
· 27 more- Ryan Harper Gray Billy McKnight
- Melinda Renna Mrs. McKnight
- Kathleen Lancaster Kate McKnight
- Kevin Corrigan Paulie
- Jesse Pennington Wayne
- Lou Perryman Ferris
- Jesse Plemons Jay
- Eric Stoltz
- Jane Krakowski Heather
- Brett Brock Mr. McKnight
- David Little Thoughtful farmer
- Brady Coleman Sheriff
- Lawrence Varnado Army Officer
- Ken Thomas Highway Patrolman
- Everett Sifuentes Priest
- Tim Mateer Dad at Gas Station
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- Louanne Stephens
- Libby Langdon Vivien
- Joanna McCray Tara
- Christopher Muniz Juan
- Eliot Schrock High School Guy at Gas Station
- Doug MacMillan Tow Truck Driver
- Daniel Browning Smith Pablo
- Kimberly Ann Shafer Esther
- Hudson Lee Long Wylie Womack
- Amanda Alch Scarlet
- Sarah Whalen
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Plot Summary
What happens in When Zachary Beaver Came to Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Toby Wilson is a 12-year-old boy living in the small town of Granger, Texas, where the days drift by with a sleepy, sunlit rhythm. When his mother heads to Nashville to chase a singing dream, Toby faces a summer that feels wider and lonelier, yet somehow full of small moments that might point the way to growing up. This quiet summer begins to unfold into something more complex as Toby’s world expands beyond his family’s doorstep.
Full summary
The whole story of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know When Zachary Beaver Came to Town?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which small Texas town does the story take place?
Cars in When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
12 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado and the 1961 Ford F-Series.
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1976 Cadillac Eldorado Important role -
1961 Ford F-Series Important role -
1999 Ford Windstar Important role -
1993 Nissan Truck Important role
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Las aventuras de Zachary Beaver” and “È arrivato Zachary”.
- Also known as
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- Las aventuras de Zachary Beaver
- È arrivato Zachary
- הילד השמן בעולם
- A pufi bölcs
- Большой толстяк в городе
- Když Zachariáš Beaver přijel do města
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When Zachary Beaver Came to Town FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When Zachary Beaver Came to Town?
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was When Zachary Beaver Came to Town released?
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town was released on October 9, 2003.
Who directed When Zachary Beaver Came to Town?
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town was directed by John Schultz.
More films by John Schultz Who is in the cast of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town?
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town stars Sasha Joseph Neulinger as Zachary Beaver, Jonathan Lipnicki as Toby and Peter Harrell Jr. as Man with Video Camera, among 31 credited actors.
Does When Zachary Beaver Came to Town have a post-credit scene?
No. When Zachary Beaver Came to Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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