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Wonder Boys

2000·Movie·R·107 min·6.8(665)

Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable.

Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years—not since he wrote his award winning 'Great American Novel' 7 years ago. This weekend proves even worse than he could imagine as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy author.

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Where to watch Wonder Boys in United States

Click a service to open Wonder Boys there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Wonder Boys streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomBBC iPlayer
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyJoyn Plus, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
SpainMovistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtimeGoogle Play Movies
JapanFOD Channel Amazon Channel, FODGoogle Play Movies

About Wonder Boys

Wonder Boys is a 2000 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Curtis Hanson. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

Wonder Boys was produced by Paramount Pictures, Mutual Film Company, and Scott Rudin Productions and made in Germany and Japan. It was released on February 22, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $33 million worldwide.

Director
Curtis Hanson
Writers
Steve Kloves
Release date
February 22, 2000
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Germany, Japan
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$33 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Scott Rudin Productions
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Wonder Boys cast & crew

Wonder Boys was directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Steve Kloves.

The cast features Michael Douglas as Grady Tripp, Tobey Maguire as James Leer, Frances McDormand as Sara Gaskell, Robert Downey Jr. as Terry Crabtree, Katie Holmes as Hannah Green, and Rip Torn as Q.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Scott Rudin and Curtis Hanson.

Is Wonder Boys worth watching?

Wonder Boys holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 665 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Wonder Boys is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Wonder Boys

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Cast of Wonder Boys

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Grady Tripp

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

James Leer

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Sara Gaskell

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Terry Crabtree

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Hannah Green

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Q

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Richard Knox

Vernon Hardapple

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Oola

Michael Cavadias

Michael Cavadias

Miss Sloviak

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas

Walter Gaskell

Alan Tudyk

Alan Tudyk

Sam Traxler

Philip Bosco

Philip Bosco

Emily's Father

Wonder Boys — FAQs

Where can I watch Wonder Boys in United States?

Wonder Boys is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Wonder Boys on Kanopy?

Yes — Wonder Boys is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is Wonder Boys in?

Wonder Boys is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Wonder Boys?

Wonder Boys runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is Wonder Boys rated?

Wonder Boys is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 665 ratings.

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