Childstar (2004)
An experimental filmmaker takes a job as a driver for a foul-mouthed child actor and his ambitious stage mother.
Top billed cast
Mark RendallTaylor Brandon Burns
Don McKellarRick Shille
Jennifer Jason LeighSuzanne
Brendan FehrChip Metzger
Kristin AdamsNatalie
Dave FoleyPhilip Templeman
Michael MurphyReed Harrison
Peter PaigeTim
Gil BellowsIsaac
Alan ThickeJ.R.
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