What is Wonder about?
The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
An earnest young boy with facial differences navigates fifth grade, finding heartwarming connections and uplifting moments.
Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on MGM+.
Wonder parents guide
It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- No gore
- Violence
- Some violence
- Some fighting or peril.
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Mild
- Mild words like damn, hell or crap.
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Cast and crew
Directed byStephen Chbosky
StarringJacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic, Noah Jupe, Millie Davis
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Wonder is on our Kids under 10, Tweens (10 to 12), Based on books, Wholesome and Family night lists.
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