To the Wonder

To the Wonder

Directed by Terrence Malick

Produced by Brothers K Productions, Redbud Pictures

2013112 min5.8 / 10

A poetic, meditative exploration of romantic and spiritual doubt, told through lyrical narration and visual beauty rather than plot momentum.

Neil is torn between two loves: Marina, the European woman who comes to the United States to be with him, and Jane, the old flame from his hometown he reconnects with. Neil’s doubts about his life and loves are reflected in the crisis of faith experienced by Father Quintana, who only sees pain and the loss of hope in the world.

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Questions people ask

  • Is To the Wonder sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is To the Wonder one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.

  • Is To the Wonder violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is To the Wonder scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does To the Wonder end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is To the Wonder easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Rarity95

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Surprise8

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Love15

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