Movie

The Book of Henry

“Never leave things undone.”

★ 7.5(1,368)20171h 45m

The Book of Henry is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Book of Henry

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Good to know

Director: Colin Trevorrow
Release date: 2017-06-16
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $4,596,705
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

The Book of Henry — trailer

About The Book of Henry

The Book of Henry is a 2017 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Colin Trevorrow, starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell and Jacob Tremblay. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 1,368 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Book of Henry in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.

Cast

Naomi Watts

Susan Carpenter

Jaeden Martell

Henry Carpenter

Jacob Tremblay

Peter Carpenter

Sarah Silverman

Sheila

Lee Pace

Dr. David Daniels

Maddie Ziegler

Christina

Dean Norris

Glenn Sickleman

Bobby Moynihan

John

Tonya Pinkins

Principal Wilder

Geraldine Hughes

Mrs. Evans

Maxwell Simkins

Tommy

Jackson Nicoll

Morris

Themes & keywords

child abusesuicideparent child relationshipcancersingle motherboy geniuschild custodyseizurechild protective services

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Book of Henry in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Book of Henry is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Book of Henry on Netflix?+

The Book of Henry is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Book of Henry?+

The Book of Henry has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Book of Henry?+

The Book of Henry stars Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman and Lee Pace.

When did The Book of Henry come out?+

The Book of Henry is a 2017 movie directed by Colin Trevorrow.

What genre is The Book of Henry?+

The Book of Henry is Drama, Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed The Book of Henry?+

The Book of Henry was directed by Colin Trevorrow.