Wonder Boys (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Wonder Boys is a comedy and drama film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 111 minutes. “Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years—not since he wrote his award winning 'Great American Novel' 7 years ago. This weekend proves even worse than he could imagine as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy author.
Who’s in it. Wonder Boys stars Michael Douglas as Grady Tripp, Tobey Maguire as James Leer, Frances McDormand as Sara Gaskell and Katie Holmes as Hannah Green, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Wonder Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Wonder Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonder Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonder Boys (2000)?
- In US, Wonder Boys 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 Wonder Boys worth watching?
- Wonder Boys holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wonder Boys?
- Wonder Boys stars Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes and Robert Downey Jr..
- When was Wonder Boys released?
- Wonder Boys was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.