Drama ·Thriller ·Mystery · United States of America · 2017 · 1h 45m

The Book of Henry

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Director
Colin Trevorrow
Cast
Naomi Watts as Susan Carpenter Jaeden Martell as Henry Carpenter Jacob Tremblay as Peter Carpenter Sarah Silverman as Sheila Lee Pace as Dr. David Daniels Maddie Ziegler as Christina
Crew
John Schwartzman — Director of Photography Kevin Stitt — Editor Michael Giacchino — Original Music Composer Gregg Hurwitz — Writer Carla Hacken — Producer Jenette Kahn — Producer
Tagline

Never leave things undone.

Synopsis

Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.

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Mood & Themes
child abusesuicideparent child relationshipcancersingle motherboy geniuschild custodyseizurechild protective services
Key Collaborators
Colin Trevorrow Director John Schwartzman Director of Photography Kevin Stitt Editor Michael Giacchino Original Music Composer Gregg Hurwitz Writer Carla Hacken Producer Jenette Kahn Producer Sidney Kimmel Producer Adam Richman Producer Kalina Ivanov Production Design Melissa Toth Costume Design
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