The Book of Henry
“Never leave things undone.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-30
Top Cast
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Naomi Watts
Susan Carpenter
Jaeden Martell
Henry Carpenter
Jacob Tremblay
Peter Carpenter
Sarah Silverman
Sheila
Lee Pace
Dr. David Daniels
Maddie Ziegler
Christina
Dean Norris
Glenn Sickleman
Bobby Moynihan
John
Tonya Pinkins
Principal Wilder
Geraldine Hughes
Mrs. Evans
Maxwell Simkins
Tommy
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysLos Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 13, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.46x
-$5.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Trevorrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregg Hurwitz
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- The Book of Henry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Double Nickel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Trevorrow
Gregg Hurwitz
Michael Giacchino
John Schwartzman
Kevin Stitt
Bruce Toll, Adam Richman, John Penotti, Nick Meyer, Carla Hacken
Department Leadership Roster
Gregg Hurwitz
Writer
Colin Trevorrow
Director
Blaise Corrigan
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Adam Richman
Producer
Carla Hacken
Producer
Jenette Kahn
Producer
Sidney Kimmel
Producer
Melissa Toth
Costume Design
Kevin Stitt
Editor
John Schwartzman
Director of Photography
Kalina Ivanov
Production Design
Drew Leary
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Violence • Not Recommended For Young Children • Mature Theme
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book of Henry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Book of Henry about?
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.
Who directed The Book of Henry?
The Book of Henry was directed by Colin Trevorrow.
Who stars in The Book of Henry?
The principal cast of The Book of Henry includes Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Lee Pace.
When was The Book of Henry released and how long is it?
The Book of Henry was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Book of Henry?
The Book of Henry had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $4.6M at the worldwide box office (0.46 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Book of Henry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Book of Henry was composed by Michael Giacchino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Book of Henry?
The Book of Henry holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).