I bought this movie on a whim. It turned out to be one of the best and funniest movies I have ever seen. I highly recommend seeing it at least once. You won't be disappointed.
50 million people used to watch him on TV. Now he washes their cars.
TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday loser.
Top Cast
David Spade
Dickie Roberts
Mary McCormack
Grace Finney
Jon Lovitz
Sidney Wernick
Craig Bierko
George Finney
Alyssa Milano
Cyndi
Rob Reiner
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Scott Terra
Sam Finney
Jenna Boyd
Sally Finney
John Farley
Referee
Michael Buffer
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Spencer Garrett
Publisher
Rachel Dratch
Reiner's Secretary
Bobby Slayton
Commentator
Fred Wolf
Dickie's Corner Man
Emmanuel Lewis
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Joey Diaz
Emmanuel's Entourage
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FAQ about Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
What is Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star about?
TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his…
When was Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star released?
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star was released in 2003.
What genres does Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star belong to?
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star?
The cast of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star includes David Spade, Mary McCormack, Jon Lovitz, Craig Bierko, Alyssa Milano.