Notes on Wonder (2017) - IMDb

Overview

• Title: Wonder
• Year: 2017
• Genres: Drama, Family
• IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 from 188K users
• Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes
• Director: Stephen Chbosky
• Writers: Stephen Chbosky, Steve Conrad, Jack Thorne
• Stars: Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic, Julia Roberts

Plot Summary

• Based on the New York Times bestseller
• Story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences
• He enters the fifth grade at a mainstream elementary school for the first time
• Themes include acceptance, kindness, and overcoming adversity

Cast

• Jacob Tremblay as Auggie
• Owen Wilson as Nate
• Izabela Vidovic as Via
• Julia Roberts as Isabel
• Other notable cast members include Mandy Patinkin, Noah Jupe, Bryce Gheisar, and Daveed Diggs

Reception

• Critical Acclaim: Positive reviews for staying true to the book
• User Reviews: Many users found it emotionally touching
• Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar, with 5 wins and 28 nominations total

Box Office

• Budget: $20 million
• Gross (US & Canada): $132.4 million
• Opening Weekend: $27.5 million
• Worldwide Gross: $315 million

Trivia

• R.J. Palacio was inspired by a real-life experience
• A message "#choosekind" appears in the end credits

Technical Details

• Color: Color
• Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround 7.1
• Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Locations

• Filmed at Heritage Woods Secondary School, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

Production Companies

• Lionsgate, Participant, Walden Media

Related Media

• Trailers and clips available on IMDb
• Several videos and photos related to the movie

Similar Movies

• White Bird, Bridge to Terabithia, A Dog's Purpose, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Important Themes

• Importance of kindness and acceptance
• Navigating challenges of being different

Soundtrack

• "The Stars and the Moon" composed by Marcelo Zarvos

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