Wonder Boys
"Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable."
Originally released in 2000. Wonder Boys is a comedy/drama film. directed by Curtis Hanson.
Starring Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Frances McDormand
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (637 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$33.4M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $33,426,588
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Mutual Film Company
- Scott Rudin Productions
- Curtis Hanson Productions
- BBC
- Marubeni
- TOHO-TOWA
- Tele München
- MFF Feature Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Wonder Boys?
Wonder Boys was directed by Curtis Hanson.
How long is Wonder Boys?
Wonder Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Wonder Boys released?
Wonder Boys was released on February 22, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wonder Boys?
The main cast of Wonder Boys includes Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr., Katie Holmes.
Is Wonder Boys worth watching?
Wonder Boys has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 637 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.