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Wonderland (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2003, Wonderland is a crime film directed by James Cox, running about 104 minutes. “Sex, drugs, murder. Welcome to L.A.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On the afternoon of July 1, 1981, Los Angeles police responded to a distress call on Wonderland Avenue and discovered a grisly quadruple homicide. The police investigation that followed uncovered two versions of the events leading up to the brutal murders - both involving legendary porn actor John Holmes.

Who’s in it. Wonderland stars Val Kilmer as John Holmes, Dylan McDermott as David Lind, Kate Bosworth as Dawn Schiller and Josh Lucas as Ron Launius, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wonderland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wonderland page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wonderland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wonderland (2003)?
In US, Wonderland is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Wonderland worth watching?
Wonderland holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Wonderland?
Wonderland stars Val Kilmer, Dylan McDermott, Kate Bosworth, Josh Lucas and Lisa Kudrow.
When was Wonderland released?
Wonderland was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.