Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, in partnership with Double Nickel Entertainment, producers of “Gran Torino” and “The Burial,” announced the acquisition of the U.S. theatrical distribution rights to “Grow,” a widely-anticipated, uplifting family film about a little girl with an extraordinary knack for growing giant pumpkins premiering October 3.

“Grow” is directed by John McPhail (“Anna and the Apocalypse” ) and stars Golda Rosheuvel (“Bridgerton,” “Dune”), Nick Frost (“Hot Fuzz,” “How To Train Your Dragon”), Priya Rose-Brookwell (“The Lazarus Project”), and Dominic McLaughlin (“Harry Potter”).

“Just in time for Halloween, ‘Grow’ is an uplifting and heartwarming family film for movie lovers of all ages that American audiences are sure to embrace,” said Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer at Fathom Entertainment. “A pure, joyous comedy – with just a little bit of spice – Fathom is so proud to work with Double Nickel, Sky, and our other partners to take ‘Grow’ to the big screen this October.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Fathom for the U.S. theatrical release of ‘Grow’,” said Jenette Kahn & Adam Richman, Partners of Double Nickel Entertainment. “Although 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.”

Watch the new trailer for “Grow” here.

Tickets for “Grow” will be available on September 5 at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, visit Fathom Entertainment.

“Grow” will be distributed in the UK and Ireland by Sky Cinema, with additional international markets to be announced shortly.

More About “Grow”

Welcome to the pumpkin capital of the world, where the pumpkins are epic, the rivalries are fierce, and the competition is anything but garden variety. Dinah Little, a no-nonsense farmer with a tough-as-a-pumpkin exterior, reluctantly takes in her abandoned niece, Charlie. Dinah is not quick to affection, and Charlie is not one for sitting still. So Dinah throws her into farm life, sleeves rolled up and hands in the dirt. Then comes the town’s biggest spectacle, the annual pumpkin-growing contest, a Halloween season tradition that brings out wild stunts, eccentric characters, and record-setting drama. But Charlie has something no one else does, a special knack for connecting with plants that quietly reflects her own longing to feel just as seen and loved. But as both pumpkin and plot thicken, and rival growers pull every trick in the book, will Charlie and Dinah’s unlikely entry stand tall against the fiercest competition the town has ever seen? As her pumpkin grows bigger, so does her bond with her aunt Dinah. Together they discover that the real prize is not measured in pounds, but in joy, laughter, and community. What begins as a seed blossoms into an exuberant and hilarious story of crazed competition, found family, and love that grows as boundless as the pumpkins themselves.

Golda Rosheuvel plays Dinah, and Priya-Rose Brookwell plays Charlie. The film also stars Nick Frost, Tim McInnerny (“Notting Hill,” “One Day”), Jane Horrocks (“Absolutely Fabulous,” “Bloods”), and comedian and presenter Alan Carr (“Interior Design Masters,” “Picture Slam & Changing Ends,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK”). The supporting cast includes Joe Wilkinson (“Afterlife”), Kathryn Drysdale (“Bridgerton”), Fisayo Akinade (“Heartstopper”), and Sharon Rooney (“Barbie”).

Audiences will also have the rare opportunity to see the beginnings of a new era for the Wizarding World. “Grow” features Dominic McLaughlin, newly cast as Harry Potter in HBO Max’s highly anticipated series, alongside Nick Frost, who has been tapped to play Hagrid. This marks the very first-time fans will see the new Harry and the upcoming Hagrid on the screen, offering a glimpse of the dynamic that will soon be at the heart of one of the world’s most beloved franchises.

“Grow” is produced by Double Nickel Entertainment in association with Sky, Orogen Entertainment and Blazing Griffin. Richman and Kahn are joined by Naysun Alae-Carew, Wendy Griffin and Joe Capotorto as Producers on “Grow”. Executive Producers are Julia Stuart and Andrew Orr for Sky; Blair Ward, Anders Erden, Lauren Case, and Del Mondor for Orogen Entertainment; Simon Crowe and Matthew Joynes for SC Films International; Steven Little for Screen Scotland; and Tom Harberd, Phil Burgin and Mick Southworth for Foundry. Additional Executive Producers are Shahin Sobhani, Phin Glynn andRashid Hai Turner. Co-Producers are Barry Hutchison and Fiona Hutchison for Zertex Media, and Isabelle Georgeaux for Pont Neuf Productions. The U.S. release of “Grow” with Fathom is presented in Association with Wayfarer Studios whose Steve Sarowitz and Jamey Heath will serve as Executive Producers. Writers are Nick Guthe and Christos Gage & Ruth Fletcher Gage.

About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of live and pre-recorded content to theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements, including performing arts, movies, episodic content, and other special event programming across various genres and formats. Fathom offers content creators a worldwide cinema distribution network by operating in 45 countries and boasts a live digital broadcast network of more than 1,100 locations. Fathom is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.