Movie · 2017
Wonder
Auggie Pullman goes to school. The school has to grow up.
- PG
- 1h 53m
Stephen Chbosky’s adaptation of R. J. Palacio’s novel is a primer in seeing. PG for bullying themes. Excellent for 8–14 if you are ready to talk about faces, difference, and courage.
Cast Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic
Directed by Stephen Chbosky
Content notes
- Integrity
- 5/5
- Sex
- 0/5
- Language
- 1/5
- Violence
- 1/5
- Substances
- 0/5
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Reviews
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Tender without being syrup. Pair it with the book.
Wonder holds a 8.0 / 10 from 190,000 IMDb ratings — families keep coming back to the craft, not just the message.
Wonder is 85% on the Tomatometer — certified-fresh territory. Critics praise the sincerity and the lack of cynicism.
Common Sense suggests age 10+ for Wonder. Parents say the conversations after the credits are the real value.