The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Seen it?2023 | 39 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 172 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Monty Python and the Holy Grail or Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 39 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.
A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Live Action Short Film.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$686 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 266K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wes Anderson
- Ralph FiennesRoald Dahl / Policeman
- Benedict CumberbatchHenry Sugar / Make-Up Artist
- Dev PatelDr. Chatterjee / John Winston
- Ben KingsleyImdad Khan / Croupier
- Richard AyoadeDr. Marshall / Yogi
- Jarvis CockerCanasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man
- Rebecca CornfordCanasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse
- David GantCasino Croupier
- Martin ForemanCasino Guest
- Agatino TrimarchiCasino Guest