The Book of Henry (2017) Thriller Drama Crime
The Book of Henry (2017) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.93/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.1/10
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The Book of Henry Plot Synopsis:
Juggling a job as a waitress and raising two boys on her own--little Peter, and the 11-year-old child prodigy, Henry--the single mother, Susan Carpenter, has a somewhat chaotic life, depending on Henry to manage the household's finances. However, things will take an unexpected turn, when Henry's innocent crush on the beautiful girl next door and hopeful ballet dancer, Christina, unveils a cruel and shocking revelation, dragging Susan in the middle of a dark conspiracy. Will the Carpenters take the law into their own hands; moreover, what's written inside Henry's little red book?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: With instructions from her genius son's carefully crafted notebook, a single mother sets out to rescue a young girl from the hands of her abusive stepfather.
Tagline: Never leave things undone.
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The Book of Henry Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
Nominations: 3
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Book of Henry Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Naomi Watts | ... | Susan Carpenter |
| Jaeden Martell | ... | Henry Carpenter (as Jaeden Lieberher) |
| Jacob Tremblay | ... | Peter Carpenter |
| Sarah Silverman | ... | Sheila |
| Dean Norris | ... | Glenn Sickleman |
| Lee Pace | ... | Dr. David Daniels |
| Maddie Ziegler | ... | Christina |
| Tonya Pinkins | ... | Principal Wilder |
| Bobby Moynihan | ... | John |
| Geraldine Hughes | ... | Mrs. Evans |
| Maxwell Simkins | ... | Tommy (as Max Simkins) |
| Jackson Nicoll | ... | Morris |
| Donnetta Lavinia Grays | ... | Nurse Leah |
| Joel Marsh Garland | ... | Big Ed |
| Wass Stevens | ... | Gary |
| Arthur French | ... | Gus |
| Mary Joy | ... | Dot |
| Zandi Holup | ... | Teenage Girl Customer |
| Mike Massimino | ... | Trucker |
| Donna Mitchell | ... | Bookstore Clerk |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Naomi Watts (b. September 28, 1968) – Susan Carpenter
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m) - Jaeden Martell – Henry Carpenter (as Jaeden Lieberher)
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Jaeden Lieberher - Jacob Tremblay (b. October 5, 2006) – Peter Carpenter
Sign: Libra, Height: 4' 8" (1.42 m) - Sarah Silverman (b. December 1, 1970) – Sheila
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Scare-ah Kill-Vermin | Big S | Sarah 'Big S' Silverman - Dean Norris (b. April 8, 1963) – Glenn Sickleman
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Lee Pace (b. March 25, 1979) – Dr. David Daniels
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Maddie Ziegler – Christina
- Tonya Pinkins (b. May 30, 1962) – Principal Wilder
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Bobby Moynihan (b. January 31, 1977) – John
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Bobby Moynihan Jr. | Eddie Sweet - Geraldine Hughes – Mrs. Evans
- Maxwell Simkins – Tommy (as Max Simkins)
- Jackson Nicoll – Morris
- Donnetta Lavinia Grays (b. October 21, 1977) – Nurse Leah
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Donnetta L. Grays | Donnetta Grays - Joel Marsh Garland (b. April 6, 1975) – Big Ed
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Joel M. Garland | Joel M Garland | Joel Garland - Wass Stevens (b. November 30, 1969) – Gary
Also known as: Wass M. Stevens | Wass
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