The Book of Henry (2017)
Movie 1h 45m ★ 7.5/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
The Book of Henry is a crime, drama and thriller movie from 2017. It is directed by Colin Trevorrow. The cast includes Dean Norris, Jaeden Martell and Sarah Silverman. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
PG-13 Teens and up. Rating from US classification.
Never leave things undone.
75Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Colin TrevorrowDirector
- Dean Norrisas Glenn Sickleman
- Jaeden Martellas Henry Carpenter
- Sarah Silvermanas Sheila
- Bobby Moynihanas John
- Naomi Wattsas Susan Carpenter
- Jacob Tremblayas Peter Carpenter
- Lee Paceas Dr. David Daniels
- Wass Stevensas Gary
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Questions about The Book of Henry
- What genre is The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Book of Henry?
- Dean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Book of Henry?
- Colin Trevorrow directed The Book of Henry.
- How long is The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Is The Book of Henry worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Book of Henry?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
