The Book of Henry

Director: Colin Trevorrow Colin Trevorrow

Overview

A young boy (Jaeden Lieberher) learns that his next-door neighbor (Maddie Ziegler) is being abused by her stepfather (Dean Norris), and starts writing a book about how to rescue her. When his mother (Naomi Watts) discovers his plans, she decides to enact them herself. Jacob Tremblay, Lee Pace, and Sarah Silverman co-star. Directed by Colin Trevorrow.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/03/2017
UPC:	0025192396632
Original Release:	2017
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:44:00
Sales rank:	7,238

Special Features

Filming The Book of Henry; The Book of Henry: The Cast

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Naomi Watts	Susan Carpenter
Jaeden Lieberher	Henry Carpenter
Jacob Tremblay	Peter Carpenter
Sarah Silverman	Shiela
Lee Pace	David
Maddie Ziegler	Christina
Dean Norris	Glenn Sickleman
Tonya Pinkins	Principal Wilder
Maxwell Simkins	Tommy
Bobby Moynihan	John
Jackson Nicoll	Morris
Marjan Neshat	Nurse Kathy
Geraldine Hughes	Mrs. Evans
Wass Stevens	Gary
Donnetta Lavinia Grays	Actor
Joel Marsh Garland	Actor,Big Ed
Arthur French	Actor
Mary Joy	Actor
Zandi Holup	Actor
Mike Massimino	Actor
Donna Mitchell	Actor
Taylor Dior	Actor
Philip Smreck	Actor
Deborah Rayne	Actor
Peter Hourihan	Actor
Gavin Barnes	Actor
Michael Giacchino	Composer
Jaeden Martell	Henry Carpenter
Sergei Ashurov	Parent
Joshua Black	Letter Kid

Technical Credits

Gregg Hurwitz

Colin Trevorrow	Director
Gregg Hurwitz	Screenwriter,Producer
Sidney Kimmel	Producer
Jenette Kahn	Producer
Adam Richman	Producer
Carla Hacken	Producer
Will Arnold	Producer
Mark Mikutowicz	Producer
Adam Callan	Producer
Bruce Toll	Executive Producer,Producer
John Penotti	Executive Producer,Producer
Nick Meyer	Executive Producer,Producer
Sue Baden-Powell	Executive Producer,Producer
Pete Horner	Sound/Sound Designer
Al Nelson	Sound/Sound Designer
Bruce MacCallum	Camera Operator
Suzanne Smith Crowley	Casting
Jessica Kelly	Casting
Blaise Corrigan	Stunts
Jeff Gernert	Producer

Editorial Reviews

Geniuses come in all shapes and sizes, including that of an 11-year-old boy named Henry Carpenter (Jaeden Lieberher). As the man of the house, Henry has taken on more responsibility than the average elementary-school student: He helps his single mother Susan (Naomi Watts) with her finances and general life problems, and serves as a guardian and mentor for his playful younger brother Peter (Jacob Tremblay). He's also well-known around town for his uncommon intellect and down-to-earth personality, choosing to remain at his local school (instead of taking classes for gifted students) and refusing to let his overdeveloped IQ get in the way of providing others with various forms of support. When unexpected circumstances arise, Henry is forced to give his mom a detailed plan he's developed to help his neighbor and classmate Christina (Maddie Ziegler), who's being abused by her seemingly upstanding citizen of a stepfather (Dean Norris). The responsibility now falls upon Susan to expose this dangerous secret, with the help of Henry's da Vinci-esque creativity and unwavering sense of social justice. In his own way, this genius child is able to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone he knows, while proving that they are stronger individuals than they give themselves credit for. Throughout this emotional roller coaster of a plot, screenwriter Gregg Hurwitz touches on such ideas as the loss of innocence, the development of one's self-worth, and the hard truth of mortality. While the story frequently depicts Henry as a familiar brand of artist-engineer savant, his interest in the importance of human relationships provides a fresh approach to the archetypal role of the child genius. Rather than basking in the glory of his unique abilities, Henry brings out the best in others due to this aptitude for emotional understanding. The movie's thoughtful portrayal of its characters is further accentuated by the personal growth each one experiences through numerous challenges and twists of fate; time and again, they're forced to make difficult decisions for the greater good, which is never easy. The result is an inspiring and believable tale that is sure to make any audience wish they had known this special young man in real life, demonstrating that a role model is defined by his or her actions rather than by physical stature. In The Book of Henry, it isn't what one leaves behind, but how one helped others during life, that represents a person's legacy.