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Wonderful World

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2009 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Darkly funny, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joshua Goldin

  • Matthew BroderickBen Singer
  • Sanaa LathanKhadi
  • Michael Kenneth WilliamsIbu
  • Philip Baker HallThe Man
  • Jesse Tyler FergusonCyril
  • Jodelle FerlandSandra
  • Ally WalkerEliza
  • Mia FordMaxine - Cyril's Daughter
  • Christy ReeseCassie
  • Zacharias FoppeLeon