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The Real Howard Spitz

The Real Howard Spitz

The Real Howard Spitz
1998 1h 42m4.5

The Real Howard Spitz

ComedyFamily
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Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.

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DirectorVadim Jean
ScreenplayJurgen Wolff
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 28, 1998
CountryCanada
Languageen
Runtime1h 42m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.6 / 10
Votes2
GenresComedy, Family
StudioNova Scotia Film Development Corporation, Metrodome Films
The Real Howard Spitz
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Cast

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Howard Spitz

Amanda Donohoe

Amanda Donohoe

Laura Kershaw

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Genevieve Tessier

Samantha Kershaw

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Joseph Rutten

Lou

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Kay Tremblay

Theodora Winkle

Patrick McKenna

Patrick McKenna

Roger

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Lex Gigeroff

Ronnie Relish

Gary Levert

Gary Levert

Red Allen

Jeffrey Hirschfield

Jeffrey Hirschfield

Lawrence - Primrose Rep

Denny Doherty

Denny Doherty

Balthazar Mishkin

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Joanne Hagen

Waitress

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Edward Gregson

Aaron

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Ciel Crosby

Librarian

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John Loverin

Bartender - Cop Bar

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John Fulton

Ted the Cop

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Claude Jean

Waiter - French Restaurant

David Christoffel

David Christoffel

Bill Sellers

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Jennifer Overton

Mother of Aaron

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Glenn Wadman

Sales Clerk - Book Store

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Nancy Marshall

Customer - Pool Store

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Adam Bent

Stuart

Allie MacDonald

Allie MacDonald

Little Girl - Library

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Paul Ash

Parking Ticket Officer

Deborah Allen

Deborah Allen

Shopper - Supermarket

Angus Duncan

Angus Duncan

Manager - Supermarket

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Kim Jenkins

Sample Lady - Supermarket

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Diane Carey

Blonde - Cop Bar

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Heather Blackburn

Brunette - Cop Bar

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Jody Myers

Mime Artist

Josh MacDonald

Josh MacDonald

Mark - actor

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Tom Scott

Larry - actor

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Michael David Hirshbach

Charlie - actor

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George Leblanc

Gerald

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Justin Friesen

Lionel - TV Show Kid

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Sydney Little

Lilly - TV Show Kid

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Tom Haney

Mover 1

John Dunsworth

John Dunsworth

Clown - Amusement Park

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John Poulton

Chauffeur

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Ted Soutar

Newpaper Man

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Ian Gilmore

Page - Pool Fair

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Daniel MacMillan

Boy - Book Fair

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Christopher Shore

Photographer - Book Fair

Carlos Jacott

Carlos Jacott

Door Guard - L.A.

Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan

Storekeeper

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Dean Cooper

Newpaper Boy with Bike - L.A.

Dwayne L. Barnes

Dwayne L. Barnes

Tyrone

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Jose Urbina

Gang Member #2

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Jurgen Wolff

Man in Deli

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Alex Theriault

Child #1

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Brad Armitage

Security Guard

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George Burden

Background work

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Darcy Lindzon

Game Show Contestant

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Real Howard Spitz

Where can I watch The Real Howard Spitz?

The Real Howard Spitz (1998) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Real Howard Spitz about?

Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.

Who directed The Real Howard Spitz?

The Real Howard Spitz (1998) was directed by Vadim Jean. The film is a Comedy, Family production with a runtime of 1h 42m, rated 4.5/10.

How long is The Real Howard Spitz?

The Real Howard Spitz runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.5/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Comedy, Family.

Is The Real Howard Spitz worth watching?

The Real Howard Spitz is rated 4.5/10 by 2 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Family fans.