Watching on Hulu
This movie is a little goofy. The description says that the kid is 8 years old, but the kid in the movie looks like he could use a shave. He apparently sleeps in his sneakers.
Update: The description on Hulu is obviously in error. Several characters in the movie state that the boy is 12.
Update 2: Well, I just finished watching this cinematic masterpiece. Overall, it's a cute story told with a small budget. Pretty much exactly what I expected.