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The Book of Henry

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
27K
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Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter works as a waitress at a diner, alongside family friend Sheila. Her younger son Peter is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan's older son Henry, age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother -- and, through investments, of the family as a whole -- Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry's classmate Christina, has a dangerous secret -- and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it.
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With instructions from her genius son's carefully crafted notebook, a single mother sets out to rescue a young girl from the hands of her abusive stepfather.With instructions from her genius son's carefully crafted notebook, a single mother sets out to rescue a young girl from the hands of her abusive stepfather.With instructions from her genius son's carefully crafted notebook, a single mother sets out to rescue a young girl from the hands of her abusive stepfather.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
27K
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  • Director
    • Colin Trevorrow
  • Writer
    • Gregg Hurwitz
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Jaeden Martell
    • Jacob Tremblay
Top credits
  • Director
    • Colin Trevorrow
  • Writer
    • Gregg Hurwitz
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Jaeden Martell
    • Jacob Tremblay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 174User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos15

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:23
    Official Trailer
    Lucky  To  Have  You
    Clip 0:50
    Lucky To Have You
    Apathy
    Clip 1:03
    Apathy
    My Legacy
    Clip 0:42
    My Legacy
    Theyre So Drunk
    Clip 0:43
    Theyre So Drunk
    Interview
    Interview 5:11
    Interview
    Dean Norris
    Interview 1:56
    Dean Norris
    Naomi Watts
    Interview 3:16
    Naomi Watts
    Colin Trevorrow
    Interview 4:52
    Colin Trevorrow
    Jaeden Lieberher
    Interview 1:35
    Jaeden Lieberher
    Gregg Hurwitz
    Interview 3:12
    Gregg Hurwitz
    Sarah Silverman
    Interview 2:16
    Sarah Silverman

    Photos93

    Jacob Tremblay and Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Dean Norris and Naomi Watts in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Sarah Silverman in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Naomi Watts, Jacob Tremblay, and Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Maddie Ziegler in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Jacob Tremblay and Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Maddie Ziegler in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Naomi Watts, Jacob Tremblay, and Jaeden Martell in The Book of Henry (2017)
    Barbara Crampton at an event for The Book of Henry (2017)

    Top cast

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Susan Carpenteras Susan Carpenter
    Jaeden Martell
    Jaeden Martell
    • Henry Carpenteras Henry Carpenter
    Jacob Tremblay
    Jacob Tremblay
    • Peter Carpenteras Peter Carpenter
    Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Glenn Sicklemanas Glenn Sickleman
    Lee Pace
    Lee Pace
    • Dr. David Danielsas Dr. David Daniels
    Maddie Ziegler
    Maddie Ziegler
    • Christinaas Christina
    Tonya Pinkins
    Tonya Pinkins
    • Principal Wilderas Principal Wilder
    Bobby Moynihan
    Bobby Moynihan
    • Johnas John
    Geraldine Hughes
    Geraldine Hughes
    • Mrs. Evansas Mrs. Evans
    Maxwell Simkins
    Maxwell Simkins
    • Tommyas Tommy
    • (as Max Simkins)
    Jackson Nicoll
    Jackson Nicoll
    • Morrisas Morris
    Donnetta Lavinia Grays
    Donnetta Lavinia Grays
    • Nurse Leahas Nurse Leah
    Joel Marsh Garland
    Joel Marsh Garland
    • Big Edas Big Ed
    Wass Stevens
    Wass Stevens
    • Garyas Gary
    Arthur French
    • Gusas Gus
    Mary Joy
    Mary Joy
    • Dotas Dot
    Zandi Holup
    • Teenage Girl Customeras Teenage Girl Customer
    • Director
      • Colin Trevorrow
    • Writer
      • Gregg Hurwitz
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In an interview with Chris Stuckmann, Colin Trevorrow said the screenplay was 20 years old.
    • Goofs
      Henry is seen using a payphone to make stock trades. He is using fractions. While it could be just his personality/condition, US markets switched to decimals on April 9, 2001. Later in the movie the doctor shows the MRI scan on a tablet too advanced for pre-2001.
    • Quotes

      Susan Carpenter: I didn't want things to get violent.

      Henry Carpenter: Violence isn't the worst thing in the world.

      Susan Carpenter: What is then?

      Henry Carpenter: Apathy.

    • Alternate versions
      The film was shot for the Univisium aspect ratio of 2.00:1, but was presented theatrically in the standard 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The Univisium ratio is preserved on the home video release of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Naomi Watts/Hank Azaria/BNQT/Mark Guiliana (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Blues Wine
      Written and Performed by Brendan Leong

    User reviews174

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Surprisingly good with excellent performances, writing and camera work
    I had no expectations going into this movie. I knew I like the director, the leading actress and it had an interesting premise. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this under-the-radar film and am sure general audiences will as well. The Book of Henry is an emotionally affecting film with a few fine messages about parenthood and altruism.

    The movie actually surprised me. Perhaps it's because I had no prior knowledge about it, but the twist (I don't think it's supposed to be a twist per se) in the movie is reminiscent of Psycho, in that the seeming protagonist has an interesting cinematic journey. That provides the basis of our catharsis. It's actually very solid writing. We become invested in this character who has a charm and wit about him that's irresistibly likable and we fall for him. We become invested in his relationships with his mother, his little brother and his neighbor. The plot is already in motion and then the twist happens.

    After this twist, the true protagonist comes to the forefront and we become invested in her because we feel for her and root for her cause. The only issue - her cause happens to be literally unbelievable and predictably improbable. However, we find ourselves nearly believing it. I mean, there's a sequence that's utterly Hitchcockian, when there's cross editing between two separate scenes. One scene is used as the musical background for the other and the tension is palpable. It's reminiscent of the concert scene in The Man Who Knew Too Much. It all comes to a satisfying ending that we all knew was coming and yet, isn't any less smile inducing.

    The performances are very good. Naomi Watts is one of our generation's most consistent actors and the youngsters Jacob Tremblay and Jaeden Lieberher hold their weight and then some. However the score and direction deserve a lot of credit. The film is very well paced and switches between tones so seamlessly. Never are we pulled out of the film because it gets boring or it goes too quickly or it switches between genres.

    A lot of reviews are bashing the film. Don't get me wrong, it has its flaws. The foundation of the character is never told and is a glaring hole. A few plot elements are improbable, definitely. However, those are forgivable in the grand scheme. This film has charm and intrigue. I believe it'll go down as one of those films where critics and general audiences just don't agree. With that said, I give this movie 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18. It can be seen at a local theater when it opens June 16, 2017.

    Reviewed by Willie J., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
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    • Jun 16, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuốn Sách Của Henry
    • Filming locations
      • Croton-on-Hudson, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Double Nickel Entertainment
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,504,974
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,424,540
      • Jun 18, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,596,705
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Auro 11.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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