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The Book of Henry

The Book of Henry

Never leave things undone.

20177.51h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Colin Trevorrow
Written by Gregg Hurwitz
Produced by Jenette Kahn, Adam Richman, Carla Hacken
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $4.6M

Top Cast

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Susan Carpenter

Jaeden Martell

Jaeden Martell

Henry Carpenter

Jacob Tremblay

Jacob Tremblay

Peter Carpenter

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Sheila

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Dr. David Daniels

Maddie Ziegler

Maddie Ziegler

Christina

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Glenn Sickleman

Bobby Moynihan

Bobby Moynihan

John

Tonya Pinkins

Tonya Pinkins

Principal Wilder

Geraldine Hughes

Geraldine Hughes

Mrs. Evans

Themes & Keywords

child abusesuicideparent child relationshipcancersingle motherboy geniuschild custodyseizurechild protective services

About The Book of Henry

The Book of Henry is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 2017 exploring themes of child abuse, suicide, parent child relationship, cancer, single mother, boy genius. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, it stars Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay. 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.

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