Henry Poole Is Here (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Henry Poole Is Here is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Mark Pellington, starring Luke Wilson and George Lopez. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Mark Pellington
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Overture Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Henry Poole Is Here About?
The premise of Henry Poole Is Here without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As death approaches, Henry Poole seeks refuge in a typical Los Angeles suburb, hoping for a quiet end. His solitude is unexpectedly challenged by his neighbor’s young, silent daughter, who mysteriously begins to mimic his voice, leading to humorous confusion. Simultaneously, the neighborhood becomes obsessed with a supposed supernatural occurrence—a puzzling stain that some believe to be a divine sign.
Henry Poole Is Here Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- miracle
- female store clerk
- black comedy
- religious shrine
- blood on a wall
- next door neighbor
- plate of cookies
- religious drama
- mental depression
- human comedy
- destiny
- thick eyeglasses
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- mute character speaks
- catholic priest
- fatal disease
- blood stain on wall
- faith in god
- cynic
- bleeding wall
- living in oblivion
- discoloration
- quirky comedy
- culvert
- stain on a wall
- fable
- physician
- disillusionment
- outdoor patio
- social drama
- female real estate agent
- return to old neighborhood
- working class
- suburban life
- purposeless activity
- picture of jesus
- buying a house
- feeling isolated
- hospital patient
- religious pilgrimage
- test of faith
- los angeles california
- budding romance
- choice
- belief in miracles
- misplaced glasses
- self imposed exile
- house collapse
- loss of hope
- shrine
- eavesdropping
Henry Poole Is Here Cast
Luke Wilson leads the cast, with George Lopez. Directed by Mark Pellington.
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Director Mark Pellington
More from Mark Pellington
More films directed by Mark Pellington, best-rated first: U2 3D, Arlington Road, The Last Word and The Mothman Prophecies.
Henry Poole Is Here Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Henry Poole Is Here 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 39% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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Henry Poole Is Here Plot Summary
What happens in Henry Poole Is Here from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Henry Poole, portrayed by Luke Wilson, comes to terms with his terminal illness, he withdraws to a modest tract home nestled in a working-class neighborhood of Los Angeles. In a quest for isolation, he indulges in whiskey and frozen pizza, attempting to find peace. However, this tranquility is shattered by the persistent interference of Esperanza Martinez, who fervently believes that a mundane water stain on Henry’s stucco wall is a divine image of Christ. As Esperanza’s zeal grows, Henry finds himself increasingly at odds with her convictions, dismissing the stain as nothing more than an ordinary mark.
Full summary
The whole story of Henry Poole Is Here, scene by scene
Henry Poole Is Here Box Office
Henry Poole Is Here grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $87,285 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
- International
- $87.3K
Henry Poole Is Here Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Henry Poole Is Here.
How Well Do You Know Henry Poole Is Here?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What terminal diagnosis does Henry Poole receive?
Cars in Henry Poole Is Here
4 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 and the 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback.
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2001 Mazda Protegé Background role
Henry Poole Is Here Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Henry Poole - Lassù qualcuno ti ama” and “O Paraiso é Logo Ali”.
- Also known as
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- Henry Poole - Lassù qualcuno ti ama
- O Paraiso é Logo Ali
- Miraklet Med Henry Poole
- El milagro de Henry Poole
- A Perfect Day
- O Paraiso e logo Ali
- Henry Poole - Vom Glück verfolgt
- O Paraíso é Logo Ali
- 亨利·普尔驾到
- Zázraky se nedějí
- הנרי פול
- Itt járt Henry Poole
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- El miracle de Henry Poole
- Хенри Пул е тук
- Генри Пул уже здесь
- O Paraíso é Logo Aqui
- Henry Poole Buradaydı
- Ihmeellinen Henry Poole
- Henris Pūlas yra čia
- 헨리 풀 이즈 히어
- Генрі Пул вже тут
- Henry Poole powrócił
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Movies Like Henry Poole Is Here
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Henry Fool, The Book of Henry and My Friend Henry.
Henry Poole Is Here FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Henry Poole Is Here, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Henry Poole Is Here?
Henry Poole Is Here runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Henry Poole Is Here released?
Henry Poole Is Here was released on August 15, 2008.
Who directed Henry Poole Is Here?
Henry Poole Is Here was directed by Mark Pellington.
More films by Mark Pellington Who is in the cast of Henry Poole Is Here?
Henry Poole Is Here stars Luke Wilson and George Lopez.
How much did Henry Poole Is Here make at the box office?
Henry Poole Is Here grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $87,285 international).
How is Henry Poole Is Here rated?
Henry Poole Is Here has 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Henry Poole Is Here have a post-credit scene?
No. Henry Poole Is Here has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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