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Wonder

Wonder

Who gives you the courage to face the world?

20178.11h 53m

Overview

The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Directed by Stephen Chbosky
Written by Steven Conrad, R.J. Palacio, Stephen Chbosky
Produced by David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $315.0M

Top Cast

Jacob Tremblay

Jacob Tremblay

Auggie

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Isabel

Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson

Nate

Izabela Vidovic

Izabela Vidovic

Via

Noah Jupe

Noah Jupe

Jack Will

Millie Davis

Millie Davis

Summer

Bryce Gheisar

Bryce Gheisar

Julian

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

Mr. Tushman

Danielle Rose Russell

Danielle Rose Russell

Miranda

Daveed Diggs

Daveed Diggs

Mr. Browne

Themes & Keywords

exclusionbullyingconey islandprejudiceschoolbased on children's bookfamilyphysical disabilitytreacher collins syndromerelaxedmelodramatic

About Wonder

Wonder is a family, drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of exclusion, bullying, coney island, prejudice, school, based on children's book. Directed by Stephen Chbosky, it stars Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson. The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

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