Phoebe in Wonderland
Seen it?2008 | 100 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$0K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Barnz
- Elle FanningPhoebe Lichten
- Felicity HuffmanHillary Lichten
- Patricia ClarksonMiss Dodger
- Bill PullmanPeter Lichten
- Campbell ScottPrincipal Davis
- Ian CollettiJamie
- Bailee MadisonOlivia Lichten
- Madhur JaffreyMiss Reiter
- Mackenzie MiloneSally
- Austin WilliamsTommy