

Jet Boy
2001-09-30 · 100 min · ★ 6.5
A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.
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Production details
- Directors
- Dave Schultz
- Production companies
- Smash It Up Productions, Interstate 80 Entertainment
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,200,000
Top Cast
Branden NadonNathan
Dylan WalshBoon Palmer
Kelly RowanErin
Matthew Currie HolmesJordan
Jordan WellerLloyd
Carrie SchifflerNathan's Mom
Valerie PlancheMrs. Ross
Stephen StrachanFerris
David LeReaneyGym Teacher
Joe Norman ShawNathan's First Pick-up
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