I Am the Cheese
1983, English. Directed by Robert Jiras.
Adapted from the Robert Cormier novel. This film follows the life of a young boy whose happy, if somewhat unusual life with his friends and family gradually starts to unravel, until the truth of the boy's situation is finally revealed.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Robert JirasDirector
- Hope LangeBetty Farmer
- Don MurrayDavid Farmer
- Robert WagnerDr. Brint
- Robert MacNaughtonAdam Farmer
- Christopher MurrayEric Peterson
- Paul RomeroCoke
- Cynthia NixonAmy Hertz
- Russell P. GoslantGardener
- Frank McGurranYoung Adam
- Robert CormierMr. Hertz
- Dorothea MacNaughtonProduce Lady
- Milford KeeneHarvester
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Lange, Robert Jiras
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What I Am the Cheese is based on
I Am the Cheese is based on I Am the Cheese, a 1977 novel by Robert Cormier, published by Pantheon Books.
Novel · 1977
I Am the Cheese
By Robert Cormier
Published by Pantheon Books
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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I Am the Cheese: quick answers
Is I Am the Cheese worth watching?
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How long is I Am the Cheese?
I Am the Cheese runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does I Am the Cheese have a post-credits scene?
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I Am the Cheese parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Am the Cheese is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is I Am the Cheese on?
I Am the Cheese isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 November 1983. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Am the Cheese?
If you liked I Am the Cheese, try Before I Fall, Pinocchio, The Shepherd.
Who directed I Am the Cheese?
I Am the Cheese (1983) was directed by Robert Jiras and stars Hope Lange, Don Murray, Robert Wagner.
What is I Am the Cheese based on?
I Am the Cheese is based on I Am the Cheese, a 1977 novel by Robert Cormier, published by Pantheon Books.