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Wonderstruck

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2017 | 116 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide on a $7 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 51K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Haynes

  • Oakes FegleyBen
  • Millicent SimmondsRose
  • Julianne MooreLillian Mayhew / Rose
  • Michelle WilliamsElaine
  • Cory Michael SmithWalter
  • James UrbaniakDr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
  • Damian YoungOtto, Museum Guard
  • Patrick MurneyWorkman
  • Lauren RidloffPearl, The Maid
  • Anthony NataleDr. Gill, Teacher of the Deaf