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The Book of Wonders (2023): Cast & Box Office

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The Book of Wonders is a 2023 drama directed by Lisa Azuelos, starring Hugo Questel as Louis, Alexandra Lamy and Mona Walravens. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $4.3 million worldwide.

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The Book of Wonders (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Lisa Azuelos
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Book of Wonders About?

The premise of The Book of Wonders without spoilers.

A mother makes a desperate bet to help her twelve-year-old son, Louis, recover from a coma. After his accident, Thelma resolves to fulfill the “10 things to do before the end of the world” that Louis had documented in his diary. Hoping these adventures will inspire him to return, she embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing a transformative experience as she fulfills a teenager's dreams in her forties.

The Book of Wonders Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • title directed by female
  • f rated
  • triple f rated
  • female protagonist
  • single mother
  • mother son relationship
  • school
  • slapped in the face
  • playing a video game
  • telephone call
  • accident
  • slow motion scene
+21 more
  • hospital
  • coma
  • diary
  • skateboard
  • wolf
  • japan
  • reference to jules verne
  • text message
  • diving
  • whale
  • hallucinogenic mushroom
  • vegetative state
  • flashback
  • baby
  • helicopter
  • island
  • boat
  • voice over
  • voice over letter
  • amnesiac
  • memory loss
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Cast & crew

The Book of Wonders Cast & Characters

Hugo Questel leads the cast as Louis, with Alexandra Lamy as Thelma and Mona Walravens as Fiona. Directed by Lisa Azuelos; 27 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Book of Wonders

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From the director

More from Lisa Azuelos

More films directed by Lisa Azuelos, best-rated first: Dalida, I Love America, My Way and 14 Million Screams.

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Box office

The Book of Wonders Box Office

The Book of Wonders grossed $4.3 million worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.3M

International
$4.3M
Details

The Book of Wonders Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “El libro de los deseos” and “O Livro dos Sonhos”.

Also known as
  • El libro de los deseos
  • O Livro dos Sonhos
  • Το βιβλίο των θαυμάτων
  • A csodák könyve
  • La stanza delle meraviglie
  • Комната чудес
  • La habitación de las maravillas
  • 奇迹之书
  • 북 오브 원더스
  • Кімната чудес
  • Pokoj zázraků
  • חדר הפלאות
+3 more
  • Das Zimmer der Wunder
  • Stebuklų knyga
  • Izba zázrakov

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The Book of Wonders FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Book of Wonders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Book of Wonders?

The Book of Wonders runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Book of Wonders released?

The Book of Wonders was released on March 15, 2023.

Who directed The Book of Wonders?

The Book of Wonders was directed by Lisa Azuelos.

More films by Lisa Azuelos

Who is in the cast of The Book of Wonders?

The Book of Wonders stars Hugo Questel as Louis, Alexandra Lamy as Thelma and Mona Walravens as Fiona, among 27 credited actors.

How much did The Book of Wonders make at the box office?

The Book of Wonders grossed $4.3 million worldwide.

Does The Book of Wonders have a post-credit scene?

No. The Book of Wonders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Book of Wonders in?

The original language of The Book of Wonders is French.

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