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Release, runtime and language
1990 · 30 mins · English
JustWatch #20,244 4
Directed by
Allen Foster
Starring
Skip Hinnant, Danny Tamberelli, Devon Michaels, Linda Wallem, Erin Torpey, Steve Barton

Alexander’s day quickly spirals out of control. He wakes to gum tangled in his hair, tumbles off his skateboard, and can’t locate his beloved glow‑in‑the‑dark yo‑yo. Each attempt to fix things creates another setback, all set to lively songs in this charming animated musical adapted from Judith Viorst’s beloved book.

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