The Real Howard Spitz
1998, English. Directed by Vadim Jean.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Vadim JeanDirector
- Kelsey GrammerHoward Spitz
- Amanda DonohoeLaura Kershaw
- Genevieve TessierSamantha Kershaw
- Joseph RuttenLou
- Kay TremblayTheodora Winkle
- Patrick McKennaRoger
- Lex GigeroffRonnie Relish
- Gary LevertRed Allen
- Jeffrey HirschfieldLawrence - Primrose Rep
- Denny DohertyBalthazar Mishkin
- Joanne HagenWaitress
- Edward GregsonAaron
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1998
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jurgen Wolff
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The Real Howard Spitz runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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The Real Howard Spitz isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 August 1998. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Real Howard Spitz?
If you liked The Real Howard Spitz, try Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, See Spot Run, Dennis the Menace.
Who directed The Real Howard Spitz?
The Real Howard Spitz (1998) was directed by Vadim Jean and stars Kelsey Grammer, Amanda Donohoe, Genevieve Tessier.