Movie

Wonder Boys

“Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable.”

★ 6.8(667)20001h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Curtis Hanson
Release date: 2000-02-22
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $33,426,588
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Wonder Boys — trailer

About Wonder Boys

Wonder Boys is a 2000 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Curtis Hanson, starring Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire and Frances McDormand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 667 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wonder Boys in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years—not since he wrote his award winning 'Great American Novel' 7 years ago. This weekend proves even worse than he could imagine as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy author.

Cast

Michael Douglas

Grady Tripp

Tobey Maguire

James Leer

Frances McDormand

Sara Gaskell

Robert Downey Jr.

Terry Crabtree

Katie Holmes

Hannah Green

Rip Torn

Richard Knox

Vernon Hardapple

Jane Adams

Oola

Michael Cavadias

Miss Sloviak

Richard Thomas

Walter Gaskell

Alan Tudyk

Sam Traxler

Philip Bosco

Emily's Father

Themes & keywords

adulteryinfidelityrobberybased on novel or bookpolicepennsylvania, usawintermidlife crisisprofessorcollegeliarcoming of agemarijuanasnowwriter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wonder Boys in Ireland?+

Wonder Boys is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Wonder Boys on Netflix?+

Wonder Boys is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Wonder Boys?+

Wonder Boys has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Wonder Boys?+

Wonder Boys stars Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr. and Katie Holmes.

When did Wonder Boys come out?+

Wonder Boys is a 2000 movie directed by Curtis Hanson.

What genre is Wonder Boys?+

Wonder Boys is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Wonder Boys?+

Wonder Boys was directed by Curtis Hanson.