Wonderful Town (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Wonderful Town is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Olivier Bénézech, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. With a keen sensitivity to the demands and specificities of the American “musical”, and after the triumph of Sondheim’s Follies in 2015, the Opéra de Toulon once again embarked on a Broadway adventure with the French premiere of Bernstein’s Wonderful Town, and brought back for the occasion stage director Olivier Bénézech, a major connoisseur of the genre. A true declaration of love to the city of New-York, Wonderful Town tells the tale, with a boisterous rhythm and vast amounts of jazzy tunes, of two sisters from Ohio looking for success and glory in the big city. Lighter in tone than later works like West Side Story or Candide, its smart combination of the different musical traditions one could hear when wandering in the streets of New-York, its accomplished orchestral writing and colouring, and its vivid sense of comedy earned it no less than five Tony awards when it premiered in 1953.
Who’s in it. Wonderful Town stars Jasmine Roy as Ruth Sherwood, Rafaëlle Cohen as Eileen Sherwood, Dalia Constantin as Helen and Lauren van Kempen as Violet, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wonderful Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonderful Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonderful Town (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wonderful Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wonderful Town?
- Wonderful Town stars Jasmine Roy, Rafaëlle Cohen, Dalia Constantin, Lauren van Kempen and Alyssa Landry.
- When was Wonderful Town released?
- Wonderful Town was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.