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Movie Info

Release Date: February 22, 2000
Runtime: 107 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $33,426,588
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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81%
Tomatometer
74
74/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
650 votes
⭐
7.2/10
IMDb
68,936 votes
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Wonder Boys

2000

"Lost in words, found in life’s chaos."

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Drama Comedy 107 min 7.2/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $33,426,588
Profit -$-1,573,412
ROI -4.5% (1x)

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Wonder Boys is directed by Curtis Hanson .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Wonder Boys

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  • The film was shot in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which provided a backdrop that complemented the story's themes of disillusionment and creativity.

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  • Tobey Maguire's character, James Leer, was originally intended to be a minor role, but his audition impressed the filmmakers so much that they expanded the character significantly.

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  • In a scene where Grady is driving, there is a noticeable continuity error when the car's position changes between shots without any logical transition.

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  • The film features a soundtrack that includes several classic rock songs, contributing to its nostalgic atmosphere and reflecting the characters' inner turmoil.

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  • Frances McDormand's character, Sara Gaskell, shares a connection with the character from the novel 'The Great American Novel' that Grady wrote, highlighting the film's meta-narrative about writing and creativity.

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  • In one scene, Grady talks about his failed attempts at novel writing while a copy of 'The Catcher in the Rye' can be seen on a nearby table, hinting at the influence of classic literature on the characters.

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