The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013)

Cast

Wood Harris
as Daniel
David Alan Grier
as Mr. Robert
Skai Jackson
as Joetta
Shameik Moore
as James Jr.

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Genres & Description

Action Family History

6.5 / 10

Set in the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit "All American Family" made up of Daniel and Wilona Watson, (Harris and Rose) and their three kids, 15 year-old juvenile delinquent Byron (Knight), nerdy 11 year-old Kenny (Jenkins) and eight year-old adorable sister Joetta (Jackson). When Byron's antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands (Richardson) no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up the 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber outfitted with a true tone Ultra-Glide turntable and head South with plenty of comedy en route. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert (Grier), who show them around town and the Watsons discover that life is very different there than in Flint - and not necessarily for the better. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron's ...

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Comments on this trailer
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Shatoriea Francois

Go on Netflix it's a very good movie - @Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:18 PM

Whiskers da Catfoosh

I wish I could see the full movie, only saw half, cost money :( #sadness - @Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:37 PM

isiah bailey

Kenny Leon is like a uncle Phil he is a everyday hero plus have you seen any of his movie raisin sun. Wast sons go to right - @Wednesday, February 10, 2016 10:57 PM

Jasmine Nichols

I watched it with my class - @Wednesday, February 3, 2016 11:38 PM

Madison Malone

I can't wait to go see the movie - @Saturday, January 9, 2016 2:32 AM

Madalyn Miller

skai I love your shows and the way you act :from madalyn miller age 9. - @Thursday, December 31, 2015 1:35 AM

Thoko Banda

Ok i cried a little with The book n movie - @Sunday, April 27, 2014 8:31 PM

Mariellys Nunez

I loved the book it was fantastic - @Wednesday, April 9, 2014 9:54 PM

ruapraia

This is a very well done film, i urge young black people to watch it, so they can better understand,the importance of not squandering the legacy of the ones that suffered so much that we might have a better life. - @Sunday, March 2, 2014 9:53 PM

Lynn Scott

I read the book loved it and love the movie - @Sunday, March 2, 2014 7:43 AM

Aly French

Skai Jackson is Zuri on Jessie on Disney channel :o - @Friday, February 14, 2014 4:35 AM

Aly French

I just finished reading the book :D - @Friday, February 14, 2014 4:33 AM

Nathaniel Moore

wow this is.... AMAZING - @Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:25 PM

Danielle A.A

Where can I watch the full movie? My dvr didn't work so I was unable to watch it but i was so excited! - @Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:47 PM

amber Ruiz

I'm reading the books for my reading class, I thought it was gonna be boring but I actually love it! Now I want to see the movie lol never judge a book by its cover lol >_< - @Sunday, December 8, 2013 4:34 AM

RYANimations

Go ahead mandave you are just one of the most racist person now what if blacks came to America first and whites was on Africa and the blacks bought u as slaves and. They killed you because you had rights after 1000 years huh how would you fell HUUHH I thought so - @Thursday, October 17, 2013 10:31 PM

Zanasx

where - @Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:09 PM

James King

What - @Monday, October 14, 2013 12:13 AM

James King

What - @Monday, October 14, 2013 12:13 AM

ZX2ManDave

I hope they get lynched on the way. - @Friday, October 11, 2013 2:33 AM

Newplayer 101

You are ling she live in the book - @Monday, September 30, 2013 4:22 AM

Newplayer 101

Me to - @Monday, September 30, 2013 4:19 AM

anye76

looks like a great movie - @Wednesday, September 25, 2013 3:40 PM

Donovan Russell

Love this movie i watched it already - @Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:03 PM

Legions and legends

Where the hell is the snow? Winter was a HUGE part of the book and this all looks like summer so far. - @Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:09 PM

coxanova

primewire- u're welcome - @Monday, September 23, 2013 5:09 PM

Phantom Projects Theatre Group

For those of you who live near Los Angeles, the California Premiere of the stage version of THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM, will take place on November 21, 2013 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Produced by Phantom Projects Theatre Group. - @Monday, September 23, 2013 9:27 AM

Melanie jones

Oh my gosh I need to see it! I m reading the book right now for a historical fiction report really want to see this movie! - @Monday, September 23, 2013 3:19 AM

Mojito

guys its spelled SKAI - @Sunday, September 22, 2013 10:06 PM

Okay Its Rochelle

I missed it too! What time is it replaying? - @Saturday, September 21, 2013 4:56 PM

KaylaNicole21

They gave it on tv yesterday and I missed it. I read the book and I loved it can't wait till friday when they give it again! - @Saturday, September 21, 2013 1:42 PM

monica n

read the book last year in for school best book in the world.Bud not buddy was good book too and now im reading the help - @Saturday, September 21, 2013 3:19 AM

airtonya

Ski. Can. Sing - @Friday, September 20, 2013 11:00 PM

airtonya

That. Was. Ski. - @Friday, September 20, 2013 10:58 PM

Payton Neal

A really good book - @Friday, September 20, 2013 10:37 PM

StopBoostingBlackMensEgo

This wasn't well advertised I accidentally found this video - @Friday, September 20, 2013 8:56 PM

TypicalAlec

This book was - @Friday, September 20, 2013 12:22 AM

Sara cool laral Kari

Ski - @Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:58 PM

girlsoccer26

I read the book it's very good - @Thursday, September 19, 2013 9:28 PM

Mia Raven

It's a very good book - @Thursday, September 19, 2013 5:06 AM

BigBallerIvan

My school is reading this at norco intermediate joetta dies :( - @Wednesday, September 18, 2013 10:05 PM

gilliebean

September 20th - @Wednesday, September 18, 2013 12:19 AM

Keyauna Lowery

When does it come out? - @Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:41 PM

Brianna Gonzales

At my school norco intermediate we're reading that book right now for academic literacy. - @Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:15 AM

zariah valentine

11 - @Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:35 AM

Kiyoniy Perezz

whoo ski jackson i love her how old is she - @Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:47 AM

verdimediaworks

Great Film - Thank you Hallmark for sponsoring this film for all us. - @Friday, September 6, 2013 4:16 PM

Jacorey Harris

I looooooooooooove the book - @Saturday, August 31, 2013 8:07 PM

Sandra Sedgwick Williams

I had the honor of being an extra in this movie. - @Thursday, August 29, 2013 6:00 AM

beth smith

I love this book! Great time reading it to fifth grade class. I learned a lot!!! - @Thursday, August 22, 2013 5:00 AM