Wonder Boys (2000)
Wonder Boys is a 2000 comedy movie directed by Curtis Hanson, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire and Frances McDormand.
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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What is Wonder Boys 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.
When was Wonder Boys released?
Wonder Boys was released on 22 February 2000.
How long is Wonder Boys?
Wonder Boys runs 1h 47m.
Who made Wonder Boys?
Wonder Boys was directed by Curtis Hanson.
Where can I watch Wonder Boys?
Wonder Boys is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Wonder Boys
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Michael Douglas as Grady Tripp
- Tobey Maguire as James Leer
- Frances McDormand as Sara Gaskell
- Robert Downey Jr. as Terry Crabtree
- Katie Holmes as Hannah Green
- Rip Torn as Q
- Richard Knox as Vernon Hardapple
- Jane Adams as Oola
- Michael Cavadias as Miss Sloviak
- Richard Thomas as Walter Gaskell
- Alan Tudyk as Sam Traxler
- Philip Bosco as Emily's Father
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