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\n\tFathom Entertainment<\/a> has acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to \u201cGrow<\/a>,\u201d a family-friendly film about a little girl with an extraordinary knack for growing giant pumpkins. The film will premiere nationwide on Oct. 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cGrow\u201d follows Dinah Little (Golda Rosheuvel), a no-nonsense farmer with a tough-as-a-pumpkin exterior, who reluctantly takes in her abandoned niece, Charlie (Priya Rose-Brookwell). When the town\u2019s biggest spectacle, the annual pumpkin-growing contest, is set to take place, Charlie realizes she has something no one else does: a special knack for connecting with plants that quietly reflects her own longing to feel seen and loved. As both pumpkin and plot thicken, Dinah and Charlie\u2019s bond grows stronger as they compete against the fiercest competition the town has ever seen.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cGrow\u201d is directed by John McPhail (\u201cAnna and the Apocalypse\u201d). Additional cast members include Nick Frost (\u201cHot Fuzz,\u201d \u201cHow To Train Your Dragon\u201d), Dominic McLaughlin (\u201cHarry Potter\u201d), Alan Carr (\u201cInterior Design Masters, \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK\u201d), Joe Wilkinson (\u201cAfterlife\u201d), Kathryn Drysdale (\u201cBridgerton\u201d), Fisayo Akinade (\u201cHeartstopper\u201d), and Sharon Rooney (\u201cBarbie\u201d).<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cJust in time for Halloween, \u2018Grow\u2019 is an uplifting and heartwarming family film for movie lovers of all ages that American audiences are sure to embrace,\u201d said Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer at Fathom Entertainment. \u201cA pure, joyous comedy \u2013 with just a little bit of spice \u2013 Fathom is so proud to work with Double Nickel, Sky, and our other partners to take \u2018Grow\u2019 to the big screen this October.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with Fathom for the U.S. theatrical release of \u2018Grow,\u2019\u201d said Jenette Kahn and Adam Richman, partners of Double Nickel Entertainment. \u201cAlthough horror movies tend to be the norm in October, Fathom is giving families a wonderful alternative, a comic, warmhearted perennial movie that lets them celebrate the Halloween season together.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe film will be released in partnership with Double Nickel Entertainment, which has previously produced projects such as \u201cGran Torino\u201d and \u201cThe Burial.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cGrow\u201d will be distributed in the U.K. and Ireland by Sky Cinema.<\/p>\n \n\tWatch the trailer below:<\/p>\n