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The Book of Henry
Never leave things undone.
Genres
DramaCrimeThriller
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$10000000
Revenue
$4596705
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
2017-06-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1308
Vote Average
7.506
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jaeden Martell
Henry Carpenter
Naomi Watts
Susan Carpenter
Maddie Ziegler
Christina Sickleman
Jacob Tremblay
Peter Carpenter
Sarah Silverman
Sheila
Lee Pace
Dr. David Daniels
Dean Norris
Glenn Sickleman
Bobby Moynihan
John
Tonya Pinkins
Principal Wilder
Geraldine Hughes
Mrs. Evans
Jackson Nicoll
Morris
Joel Marsh Garland
Big Ed
Wass Stevens
Gary
Marjan Neshat
Nurse Kathy
Maxwell Simkins
Tommy
Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Nurse Leah
Mary Joy
Dot
Mike Massimino
Trucker
Deborah Rayne
EMT
Zandi Holup
Teenage Girl Customer
Arthur French
Gus
Donna Mitchell
Bookstore Clerk
Taylor Dior
Talent Show Singer
Lily Peterson
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Stefanie Flores
Girlfriend (uncredited)
Logan Smith
Boy (uncredited)
Philip Smreck
George Sickleman
Peter Hourihan
Cop
Gavin Barnes
Kid with 'R'
Laura Mazziotti
Talent Show Parent (uncredited)
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