Wonder Boys (2000)

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Synopsis of Wonder Boys

In this comedy, a middle-aged man juggles his problems with women, literature, and a career, while a younger man chases the artifact of his dreams. Pittsburgh college professor Grady Tripp (Michael Douglas) is currently single following his divorce from his third wife; after publishing an acclaimed first novel, Grady has been working on a follow-up, but he's been sidelined by a severe case of writer's block. Grady has more than his writing career to think about; his affair with one of the (married) chancellors at the University of Pittsburgh (Frances McDormand), has resulted in her pregnancy, while Hannah (Katie Holmes), a student boarding at Grady's house, has developed a crush on him. While Grady is obsessed with his book, one of his students (Tobey Maguire) has an obsession of his own: finding a jacket once owned by Marilyn Monroe. Based on the novel by Michael Chabon, The Wonder Boys also features Robert Downey Jr., Rip Torn, and Richard Thomas. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

112 mins

Complete Cast of Wonder Boys

Director(s):

Curtis Hanson

Writer(s):

Steve Kloves

Producer(s):

Scott Rudin, Curtis Hanson

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Adult Humor, Drug Content, Profanity)

• 2000 - American Film Institute - AFI's Top 10 Films of the Year
• 2000 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
• 2000 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2000 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
• 2000 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
• 2000 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor
• 2000 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actor

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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