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Wonderstruck (2017)

PG | | Drama, Mystery | 20 October 2017 (USA)
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Tells the tale of two children separated by fifty years. In 1927, Rose searches for the actress whose life she chronicles in her scrapbook; in 1977, Ben runs away from home to find his father.

Director:

Todd Haynes

Writers:

Brian Selznick (screenplay by), Brian Selznick (based on the book by)

Stars:

Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Millicent Simmonds ... Rose
Julianne Moore ... Lillian Mayhew / Rose
Cory Michael Smith ... Walter
James Urbaniak ... Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
Damian Young ... Otto, Museum Guard
Patrick Murney ... Workman
Lauren Ridloff ... Pearl, The Maid
Anthony Natale ... Dr. Gill, Teacher of the Deaf
Carole Addabbo Carole Addabbo ... Miss Conrad at the Museum
Howard Seago Howard Seago ... Remy Rubin, Theater Director
Brian Berrebbi ... Stage Manager
John P. McGinty ... Valentin (as John McGinty)
Mark A. Keeton ... Shopkeeper
Patrick Wiley ... Window Dresser
Garrett Zuercher ... Officer Engel
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Storyline

The film interlaces two stories set fifty years apart, switching frequently between them. Each tells the story of a child's quest. In 1927, Rose runs away from her father's New Jersey home to find her mother/idol, the actress Lillian Mayhew. In 1977, recently orphaned Ben runs away from his Minnesota home in search of his father..

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museum | bookstore | deafness | wolf | friend | See All (168) »

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It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

Genres:

Drama | Mystery

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Newcomer Millicent Simmonds sent a recording of her audition to director Todd Haynes who in turn sent it on to Julianne Moore who instantly approved of the 14-year-old. Millicent, who is deaf in real life, had to communicate on-set primarily through American Sign Language interpreters. See more »

Goofs

When Ben enters the rotunda of the American Museum of Natural History, he walks past the mounted skeletons of the Allosaurus attacking a Barosaurus defending its young, as seen in the museum today. However, this exhibit was not mounted until 1991, and wouldn't have been seen in 1977. See more »

Quotes

Ben: How do you know my name?
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Connections

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Soundtracks

All the Way Down
Written by Trevor Lawrence, Gabriel Mekler, C. C. Williamson
Performed by Little Esther Phillips (as Esther Phillips)
Courtesy of Epic Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Boring!
10 August 2018 | by johnhibbs75 – See all my reviews

Unbelievably dull. Turned it off. Don't bother. Nothing positive to say. Save your time and money.
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Official Sites:

Official Site | Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

20 October 2017 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Après la foudre See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$65,882, 22 October 2017

Gross USA:

$1,060,377

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,285,916
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Production Co:

Amazon Studios, Cinetic Media, FilmNation Entertainment See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

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Color | Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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