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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

2023Movie39 minPG

82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic857.5Rotten Tomatoes95%81%

An eccentric, wondrous fantasy movie about fantasy and society, with standout direction and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, romance or scares.

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Story

A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

Feels like

  • Wes Anderson Aesthetic
  • Roald Dahl Adaptation
  • Stylized Storytelling
  • Moral Fable
  • Magical Realism
  • Intellectual Humor
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Whimsical
  • Redemption Arc
  • Visually Engaging

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Wes Anderson
Written by
Wes Anderson
Produced by
Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson, Steven M. Rales
Music by
Wayne Lemmer, Chris Scarabosio, Luis Galdames

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Facts

September 20, 2023 · 39 min · PG

Released
September 20, 2023
Runtime
39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptational Distillation, Artistic License, Confirmed Bachelor +9

  • Adaptational Distillation
  • Artistic License
  • Confirmed Bachelor
  • Riddle for the Ages
  • Hermit Guru
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Idle Rich
  • Money to Throw Away
  • Time-Passage Beard
  • Coconut Superpowers
  • Matte Shot
  • Swiss Bank Account

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar?"

Questions about The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar?

Netflix

In the United States, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for meta narrative.

What tropes does The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar use?

Adaptational DistillationArtistic LicenseConfirmed BachelorRiddle for the AgesHermit GuruAdaptation Name ChangeIdle RichMoney to Throw AwayTime-Passage BeardCoconut SuperpowersMatte ShotSwiss Bank Accountand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Adaptational Distillation, Artistic License, and Confirmed Bachelor.