Henry Poole Is Here (2008)

Henry Poole moves in to a house in his old neighborhood, to spend what he believes are his remaining days alone. The discovery of a "miracle" by a nosy neighbor ruptures his solitude and restores his faith in life.

Director:

Mark Pellington

Writer:

Albert Torres

Stars:

Luke Wilson, Radha Mitchell, Adriana Barraza

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luke Wilson	...	Henry Poole
Radha Mitchell	...	Dawn Stupek
Adriana Barraza	...	Esperanza Martinez
George Lopez	...	Father Salazar
Cheryl Hines	...	Meg Wyatt
Richard Benjamin	...	Dr. Fancher
Morgan Lily	...	Millie Stupek
Rachel Seiferth	...	Patience
Beth Grant	...	Josie
Dan Callahan	...	Hospital Young Doctor
Earl Carroll	...	Mr. Lawrence
Noah Dahl	...	Young Henry
Gloria Garayua	...	Female Worshipper
Molly Hagan	...	Pediatrician
Michelle Krusiec	...	Young Nurse

Storyline

In a working class neighborhood in Los Angeles, a world weary Henry Poole buys a house, caring little about its lack of amenities. He drinks and eats pizza. Recent stucco work has left a brown stain in a patio wall, and, to Henry's irritation, Esperanza, a neighbor, is certain she can see the face of Jesus in the stain. She brings her priest, then others. Meanwhile, Henry hears his conversations replayed over the fence in another neighbor's yard: it's Millie, about 7, mute, clutching a tape recorder. He tells Millie's mom why he's sad and angry. The face on the wall seems to shed a tear of blood. Is Henry beyond feeling any emotion?

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Plot Keywords:

neighbor | stain | house | neighborhood | priest | 

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Taglines:

Changing his attitude will take a miracle.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and some language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

29 August 2008 (South Africa)

Also Known As:

El milagro de Henry Poole

Filming Locations:

La Habra, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$805,219 (USA) (15 August 2008)

Gross:

$1,835,293 (USA) (17 October 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Overture Films, Lakeshore Entertainment, Camelot Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Patience (the cashier) looks around in the store and cannot see,she puts on her very thick (1 inch!) glasses on and then can see however, the thickness of the glasses somehow do not cause her eyes to look huge as they would in reality.

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Quotes

Henry Poole: [Henry is the target of a surprise water balloon attack] I surrender. You win. I surrender.

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Connections

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 16 August 2008 (2008)

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Soundtracks

"All Roads Lead Home (The Surrender Song)"
Written by James Grundler
Performed by Golden State

User Reviews

From an Atheist's PoV...

Though I do not believe in God, I did find this movie powerful and extremely enjoyable to watch. Yes.... This movie will have a strong impact on Christians and faith of God, but it also is a well written and happy story. Luke Wilson does a great job as the main character Henry Pool who suffers a terminal illness. His story gets even sadder when he finds a love interest and her daughter who makes him happier then he has ever been. In addition, his past seems to be filled with sadness. Even if you don't believe in God, you will wish for something to save Henry Pool. The characters are convincing and the story is heart-felt. I'm sorry if you disagree with me, but for those of you who are on the fence on this one, I don't think you will have any regrets spending 8 or so dollars.

This is my first review. Hope this helps/ed!