

The Odd Life of Timothy Green
2012, English. Directed by Peter Hedges.
He's a force of nature.
A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Peter HedgesDirector
- Jennifer GarnerCindy Green
- Joel EdgertonJim Green
- CJ AdamsTimothy Green
- Odeya RushJoni Jerome
- Shohreh AghdashlooEvette Onat
- Rosemarie DeWittBrenda Best
- David MorseJames Green, Sr.
- Ron LivingstonFranklin Crudstaff
- Dianne WiestMs. Bernice Crudstaff
- M. Emmet WalshUncle Bub
- Lois SmithAunt Mel
- Lin-Manuel MirandaReggie
Details
- Released
- 15 August 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Hedges
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $56M
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green: quick answers
Is The Odd Life of Timothy Green worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,287 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Odd Life of Timothy Green?
The Odd Life of Timothy Green runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Odd Life of Timothy Green have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Odd Life of Timothy Green is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Odd Life of Timothy Green on?
The Odd Life of Timothy Green isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Odd Life of Timothy Green?
If you liked The Odd Life of Timothy Green, try Chang Can Dunk, The Loud House Movie, Burn Your Maps.
Who directed The Odd Life of Timothy Green?
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) was directed by Peter Hedges and stars Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams.