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Wonder Boys (2000)

R · 2000-02-22 · 1h 51m · EN
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Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable.

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.

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Curtis HansonDirector
Budget
$35M

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Michael DouglasMichael DouglasGrady TrippTobey MaguireTobey MaguireJames LeerFrances McDormandFrances McDormandSara GaskellKatie HolmesKatie HolmesHannah GreenRobert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Terry CrabtreeRip TornRip TornQJane AdamsJane AdamsOolaRichard ThomasRichard ThomasWalter GaskellMichael CavadiasMichael CavadiasMiss SloviakAlan TudykAlan TudykSam TraxlerRichard KnoxRichard KnoxVernon HardapplePhilip BoscoPhilip BoscoEmily's Father

Keywords

Based on novel or bookDrugsPoliceRobberyDogAdulteryMarijuanaPartyGayInfidelityLiarCollegeWriterProfessorUniversityPennsylvania, usaPittsburgh, pennsylvaniaBisexual man

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Drugs · PoliceDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference93685Actor preference20916 · 31713 · 4109Country preferenceDe

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What is Wonder Boys 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.

How long is Wonder Boys?

Wonder Boys has a runtime of 111 minutes.

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