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The Book of Henry

2017Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

DramaThriller
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic314.8Rotten Tomatoes21%64%

An intriguing, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Small Town Drama
  • Troubled Family
  • Child Genius
  • Dark Secrets
  • Emotional Burden
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Slow Burn
  • Psychological Tension

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Colin Trevorrow
Written by
Gregg Hurwitz
Produced by
Jenette Kahn, Sidney Kimmel, Carla Hacken
Music by
Michael Giacchino

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Facts

June 16, 2017 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
June 16, 2017
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Hypocrite, Gambit Roulette, Non-Protagonist Resolver +9

  • Hypocrite
  • Gambit Roulette
  • Non-Protagonist Resolver
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Outliving One's Offspring
  • Non-Answer
  • Beauty Is Never Tarnished
  • Lady Drunk
  • Undignified Death
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Lured into a Trap

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Book of Henry?"

Questions about The Book of Henry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Book of Henry?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Book of Henry from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Book of Henry worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is The Book of Henry okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was The Book of Henry a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

What tropes does The Book of Henry use?

HypocriteGambit RouletteNon-Protagonist ResolverContrived CoincidenceOutliving One's OffspringNon-AnswerBeauty Is Never TarnishedLady DrunkUndignified DeathChekhov's GunRule of SymbolismLured into a Trapand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Hypocrite, Gambit Roulette, and Non-Protagonist Resolver.