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Wonderstruck

Play trailer 2:24 Poster for Wonderstruck PG 2017 1h 57m Drama Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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68% Tomatometer 227 Reviews 55% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Ben and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish that their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he's never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue and Rose reads an enticing headline, they both set out on epic quests to find what they're missing.
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Critics Consensus

Wonderstruck's efforts to juggle timelines and tonal shifts aren't always smooth, but the end result still adds up to an emotional journey whose visual thrills live up to its title.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 04/13/2018
2/5
Sadly, the only wonder about this messy, overstuffed film, is the bewilderment of seeing so many talented people attached. Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 04/08/2018
3/5
I enjoyed the unconventional structure, plus the unfussy approach to disability in a film that is aimed at younger audiences. Go to Full Review
Ryan Gilbey New Statesman 04/06/2018
Even this visionary director can't make shots of people looking at things (books, museum exhibits) feel compelling, or pass off coincidence as drama. Go to Full Review
Brendan Cassidy InSession Film 07/02/2024
A-
What better way to introduce your kids to Todd Haynes, especially if they’re curious like Rose and Ben? Go to Full Review
Benedict Seal Vague Visages 12/05/2023
The cast is incredibly strong. Fegley and Simmonds are confident focalizers, and Moore is as delightful a screen presence as always. But, for all the lovely adult performances, they are always in service of the young stars. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/21/2022
4.5/5
It’s a very human movie that not only touches your heart, but reminds us of why cinema is such an extraordinary form of storytelling. Go to Full Review
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Boris M @borzoidboris Apr 24 Such a dogshit, dreadfully long, slow-paced, boring ass movie. I didn't know what the fuck was going on half the time, and I couldn't even get all the way through it. So many talented actors, but one horrible movie. See more Azi L @RT72213358 12/10/2024 I LOVED this movie! It is a must-watch and one of my favourite movies. I have to disagree with the bad reviews, people just don't understand the complex plot, so they leave bad reviews. It had me at the edge of my seat. Everytime my friends paused it I was eager for it to start again. The ending really caught me off guard. Great credits to the creators, helpers, and cast of this movie.:) See more david 05/15/2024 A fire drill is more entertaining than this movie See more Kelly P @RT25008369 01/27/2024 I completely disagree with many critics about this movie. It is experimental and unique, but still makes you care about the characters and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The filming was beautiful. The contrast between 1927 and 1977 and the difference in filming style between the two time periods was very effective. I felt the ending was emotional and perfect. It's not the same old, same old movie. I rated it four instead of five stars only because I feel it needed more backstory with Rose as a young girl, her mother just disappears from the story and it stops suddenly when she finds her brother. Then all of a sudden we're in 1977 for the rest of the movie. And I also don't give away five stars easily. But this was a wonderful movie, beautifully done. See more John B @RT17595747 09/25/2023 I enjoyed this one and the journey that the story took you on by alternating between two different time periods, 50 years apart, and connecting them up in the end. See more Ted B @Movieaddicted 03/11/2023 3 stars; The story of two young kids who run away from home indifferent generation 1920s and 1970s. I thought the movie was very stylistic and somewhat compelling. About halfway through the movie, you could figure out where this was all going. Nothing wrong with that, except it took two darn long to get to the punch line. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Ben and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish that their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he's never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue and Rose reads an enticing headline, they both set out on epic quests to find what they're missing.
Director
Todd Haynes
Producer
Pamela Koffler, John Sloss, Christine Vachon
Screenwriter
Brian Selznick
Distributor
Amazon Studios, Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Picrow, Amazon Studios, FilmNation Entertainment, Cinetic Media
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Smoking)
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 2, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.0M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)