Wonderstruck (2017)

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

2 wins & 33 nominations.

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	...	Miss Conrad at the Museum
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

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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Plot Keywords:

museum | bookstore | deafness | wolf | friend | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and smoking

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Todd Haynes had some of the hearing cast go on a walking tour of New York City with noise-canceling headphones to be able to relate to Rose's story and experience some of their other senses heightened.

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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.

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Quotes

Ben: How do you know my name?

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Connections

References Captain Lust (1977)

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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

User Reviews

A huge disappointment

This was almost exactly what I expected based on the average reviews. Definitely a significant downgrade from Carol. I appreciated its ambition and some of its visuals, cinematography, and music is really good. But that screenplay is kind of a huge mess, and such a big missed opportunity. I don't see why this film would get much dislike, but I also don't see why it would get much love either. It's almost the complete opposite of mother!, which is probably the worst spot to be in. As soon as it was over I had forgotten it and felt so much apathy towards it. Not terrible or even bad, but not all that good either.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

20 October 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Wonderstruck

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$65,882, 22 October 2017

Gross USA:

$1,060,377

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,285,916

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amazon Studios, Cinetic Media, FilmNation Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1