The Book of Henry (2017)
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.
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 16, 2017
Cast
- Naomi Watts - Susan Carpenter
- Jaeden Martell - Henry Carpenter
- Jacob Tremblay - Peter Carpenter
- Sarah Silverman - Sheila
- Lee Pace - Dr. David Daniels
- Maddie Ziegler - Christina
- Dean Norris - Glenn Sickleman
- Bobby Moynihan - John
- Tonya Pinkins - Principal Wilder
- Geraldine Hughes - Mrs. Evans
Screenplay
Music: Michael Giacchino
Cinematography: John Schwartzman
Editing: Kevin Stitt
Production: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Double Nickel Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
child abuse, suicide, parent child relationship, cancer, single mother, boy genius, child custody, seizure, child protective services
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Book of Henry 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 directed The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry was directed by Colin Trevorrow.
- Who stars in The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry stars Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Lee Pace, Maddie Ziegler.
- How long is The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Book of Henry gross?
- The Book of Henry grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was The Book of Henry produced?
- The Book of Henry was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Book of Henry?
- The themes of The Book of Henry include: Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.