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A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion. Nine years later, by chance, he turns up in the town in which the family has just relocated.

Busy Philipps
Polly

Marisa Coughlan
Molly

Burt Bulos
Lawrence

Gary Cole
Roy Franks

Jay R. Ferguson
Johnny

Rick Ravanello
Andy Roitman
Criminology 101 is a drama, mystery film released in 2003. Directed by Miguel Arteta, it stars Busy Philipps, Marisa Coughlan, Burt Bulos. A criminal lawyer attempts to solve cases by hiring two two law school grads.
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