Fathom Entertainment, in partnership with Double Nickel Entertainment, announced the acquisition of the U.S. theatrical distribution rights to “Grow,” a new uplifting family film about a little girl with an extraordinary knack for growing giant pumpkins. The film will premiere nationwide on October 3, 2025.
Directed by John McPhail, “Grow” is a story set in the world of competitive pumpkin growing. When hardened farmer Dinah takes in her abandoned niece, Charlie, she puts her to work on the farm. As they prepare for the town’s epic annual pumpkin contest, they face eccentric rivals and fierce competition. Charlie, with a unique gift for connecting with plants, finds a way to make their pumpkin shine. As their entry grows bigger, so does their bond, and they learn that the real prize is the joy, laughter, and found family that blossoms between them.
Golda Rosheuvel (“Bridgerton”) plays Dinah, and Priya-Rose Brookwell (“The Lazarus Project”) plays Charlie. The film also stars Nick Frost (“Hot Fuzz”), Tim McInnerny (“Notting Hill”), Jane Horrocks (“Absolutely Fabulous”), and comedian and presenter Alan Carr. The supporting cast includes Joe Wilkinson (“Afterlife”), Kathryn Drysdale (“Bridgerton”), Fisayo Akinade (“Heartstopper”), and Sharon Rooney (“Barbie”).
“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.”
Tickets for “Grow” will be available on September 5 at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices.
“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, and Rashid 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.
