The Book of Henry (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, The Book of Henry is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Colin Trevorrow, running about 105 minutes. “Never leave things undone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Book of Henry stars Naomi Watts as Susan Carpenter, Jaeden Martell as Henry Carpenter, Jacob Tremblay as Peter Carpenter and Sarah Silverman as Sheila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Book of Henry has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Book of Henry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Book of Henry tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Book of Henry (2017)?
- In US, The Book of Henry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Book of Henry worth watching?
- The Book of Henry holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Book of Henry?
- The Book of Henry stars Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman and Maddie Ziegler.
- When was The Book of Henry released?
- The Book of Henry was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.