During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class.
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mild bullying and some crude humor
Plot: What's the story about?
"How to Eat Fried Worms" tells the story of Billy, an eleven-year-old who inadvertently challenges the town bully on his first day at a new school. To save face and earn the respect of his new classmates, Billy agrees to a bet that will determine his fate at the school-whether or not he can eat ten worms in one day. As the pressure mounts, he must summon heroic strength to keep his five-year-old brother from blabbing, his weak stomach from betraying him, and his big mouth from getting him into more trouble than he's already in.
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Who stars in How to Eat Fried Worms: Cast List
Yogi Bear, 400 Days
Dumplin', Grand Isle
The Boy Next Door
Who's making How to Eat Fried Worms: Crew List
A look at the How to Eat Fried Worms behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bob Dolman last directed The Banger Sisters and Blockbuster. The film's writer Bob Dolman last wrote The Peaceful Warrior and Just Like Heaven.
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Brian GrazerRon Howard
Mark Johnson
Philip Steuer
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Production: What we know about How to Eat Fried Worms?
Key Facts
- The film is based on the Thomas Rockwell book, "How To Eat Fried Worms," which has been a perennial seller since its publication in 1973, amassing nearly 3 million copies sold worldwide. Rockwell has penned numerous books for young readers and has received The Mark Twain Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Sequoyah Award for "How To Eat Fried Worms."
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
How to Eat Fried Worms Release Date: When was the film released?
How to Eat Fried Worms was a release in 2006 on Friday, August 25, 2006. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including The Quiet, Invincible and Beerfest.
How to Eat Fried Worms DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
How to Eat Fried Worms was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 .