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Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Apr 15, 2005. The cartoonish movie might have made for a funny half-hour short or sitcom pilot but runs out of track well before its conclusion. Full Review ...
Down and Derby (2005) Directed by Eric Hendershot Genres - Comedy , Family | Release Date - Apr 15, 2005 | Run Time - 90 min. | Countries - United States of America | MPAA Rating - PG
In 1953, the Pinewood Derby was founded by Don Murphy in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Since then, more than 100 million derby cars have been made and raced and each car has its own story. What a thrill for derby lovers to get a glimpse of the real Don Murphy, who makes a cameo appearance in the movie!
A small town Pinewood Derby competition transforms an average group of dads into an awkward bunch of competitors.
Phil Davis: Oh, I had them drawn up, uh, the minute I found out we were having a boy. Yeah, I've been saving 'em for Brady's first derby. Todd Moosman: I can't wait 'til I'm a dad so I can build my own car and race it. Brady Davis: You'll get your turn when we get to the fun stuff.
Down and Derby is a 2005 American comedy film written and directed by Eric Hendershot and starring Greg Germann, Lauren Holly, Adam Hicks, and Pat Morita. The movie was filmed outside St. George, Utah.
The long wait to build your own pinewood derby car. SimonJack 28 February 2018. "Down and Derby" is a genuine comedy, but with obvious limited appeal. The comedy is about the extent to which some dads go to "help" their sons win the pinewood derby races in Cub Scouts. This film centers around four men.
