Pete (Mike Myers) is a streetwise ex-junkie on the run from the mob. After his two best friends die, he feels obliged to help raise their three children who now live with their grandmother (Brenda Fricker).When a meteorite crashes into the kids' garden they believe that it was sent by their parents and go to dangerous lengths to recover it from the wealthy scientist (Alfred Molina) who took possession of it. Their lives converge in this funny, thrilling and bittersweet film.
Do you believe in miracles? Micky is a tough loudmouth but lovable 12 year old who lives with his younger brother and sister at his Grandmother's house. One day a meteorite lands in his backyard and the kids believe that it was sent down to them by their dead parents (who they believe live up in the stars). The government ships away the rock and sends it to the local university. In the children's efforts to retrieve the meteor they believe is theirs they meet a dorky scientist who finds a place in his heart for the kids...
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