Wonder

Wonder

Who gives you the courage to face the world?

Directed by Stephen Chbosky

Produced by Lionsgate, Participant

2017113 min8.1 / 10

A heartfelt family drama about acceptance and belonging that centers on a boy with facial differences navigating school and social prejudice with warmth and hope.

The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Where to watch

Questions people ask

  • Does Wonder end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Wonder easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Wonder one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.

  • Is Wonder scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Wonder violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Wonder sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love96

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Everything like Wonder, and what each one shares →

Like Wonder

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Wonder

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Wonder, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Wonder, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Wonder, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

Share thisXBlueskyReddit