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Wonder Boys

R20001h 47mCurtis Hanson
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 74

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"Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable."

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.

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AdulteryInfidelityRobberyBased On Novel Or BookPolicePennsylvania, UsaWinterMidlife CrisisProfessorCollege

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wonder Boys (2000) about?

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.

Who stars in Wonder Boys?

Wonder Boys stars Michael Douglas (Grady Tripp), Tobey Maguire (James Leer), Frances McDormand (Sara Gaskell), Robert Downey Jr. (Terry Crabtree), Katie Holmes (Hannah Green). The film was directed by Curtis Hanson.

How long is Wonder Boys?

Wonder Boys has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is Wonder Boys worth watching?

Wonder Boys holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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