Wonder 2017
“Who gives you the courage to face the world?”
What is Wonder?
Wonder is a 2017 American coming‑age family comedy‑drama film. Directed by Stephen Chbosky, who co‑wrote the screenplay with Steven Conrad and Jack Thorne, the picture adapts the 2012 novel by R. J. Palacio.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 13, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Lionsgate, Participant, Walden Media
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $315,025,930
- Genres
- Family, Drama
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Overview
Wonder is a 2017 American coming‑age family comedy‑drama film. Directed by Stephen Chbosky, who co‑wrote the screenplay with Steven Conrad and Jack Thorne, the picture adapts the 2012 novel by R. J. Palacio. The story follows August Pullman, a boy with facial differences, as he begins fifth grade and attends a mainstream elementary school for the first time. The film stars Jacob Tremblay as August, with Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson portraying his parents. Supporting performances include Mandy Patinkin, Daveed Diggs, and other members of the ensemble cast. Produced for a family audience, the movie presents themes of acceptance, empathy, and the challenges of navigating a new social environment. It was released in 2017 and is listed in major film databases such as The Movie
Should you watch it?
“A young boy with facial differences navigates his first experience attending a mainstream elementary school.”
- compelling character study
- strong emotional resonance
- can be sentimental
Watch it if you enjoy uplifting stories about resilience and the importance of kindness in school environments.
The film explores themes of social acceptance and bullying in a school setting.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The story centers on August Pullman, a boy with facial differences.
What grade is August in?
August enters the fifth grade.
Is this his first time in a mainstream school?
Yes, it is his first time attending a mainstream elementary school.
What is the central conflict?
The film follows August as he navigates the challenges of attending school for the first time.
What is the film about?
It tells the story of a boy with facial differences transitioning into a traditional school environment.