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Wonder (2017)

★ 7.9PG113 minDirector: Stephen Chbosky

2017 film by Stephen Chbosky

Wonder is a 2017 American coming-of-age family comedy drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky, who co-wrote the screenplay with Steven Conrad and Jack Thorne. It is based on the 2012 novel by R. J. Palacio and stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Mandy Patinkin, and Daveed Diggs.

The film follows a boy named August "Auggie" Pullman with Treacher Collins syndrome as he tries to fit in. The film was released in the United States on November 17, 2017, by Lionsgate. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $315 million worldwide on a $20 million production budget. At the 90th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

A spin-off and prequel film, White Bird, was released in October 2024, with Bryce Gheisar reprising his role.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Wonder about?
Wonder (2017) — Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters
Is Wonder based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Wonder scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.