Wonderful World (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, Wonderful World is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Joshua Goldin, running about 89 minutes. “Happiness is a state of mind” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.
Who’s in it. Wonderful World stars Matthew Broderick as Ben Singer, Sanaa Lathan as Khadi, Michael Kenneth Williams as Ibu and Philip Baker Hall as The Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Wonderful World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wonderful World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonderful World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonderful World (2009)?
- In US, Wonderful World is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wonderful World worth watching?
- Wonderful World holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wonderful World?
- Wonderful World stars Matthew Broderick, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Kenneth Williams, Philip Baker Hall and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
- When was Wonderful World released?
- Wonderful World was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.