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The Book of Henry

PG-1320171h 45mColin Trevorrow
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 21% · Metacritic 31

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"Never leave things undone."

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.

DramaThrillerMystery
Child AbuseSuicideParent Child RelationshipCancerSingle MotherBoy GeniusChild CustodySeizureChild Protective Services

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Book of Henry (2017) about?

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.

Who stars in The Book of Henry?

The Book of Henry stars Naomi Watts (Susan Carpenter), Jaeden Martell (Henry Carpenter), Jacob Tremblay (Peter Carpenter), Sarah Silverman (Sheila), Lee Pace (Dr. David Daniels). The film was directed by Colin Trevorrow.

How long is The Book of Henry?

The Book of Henry has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Book of Henry worth watching?

The Book of Henry holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 21. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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