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Wonder Wheel 2017

In 1950s Coney Island, four lives collide amidst the vibrant backdrop of an amusement park. Ginny, a fiery former actress turned waitress, struggles to contain her emotions. Her husband Humpty, a gruff carousel operator, and their estranged daughter Carolina, hiding from gangsters, find themselves entwined with charismatic lifeguard Mickey, chasing his dream of becoming a playwright.

In 1950s Coney Island, four lives collide amidst the vibrant backdrop of an amusement park. Ginny, a fiery former actress turned waitress, struggles to contain her emotions. Her husband Humpty, a gruff carousel operator, and their estranged daughter Carolina, hiding from gangsters, find themselves entwined with charismatic lifeguard Mickey, chasing his dream of becoming a playwright.

Does Wonder Wheel have end credit scenes?

No!

Wonder Wheel does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Wonder Wheel

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Ratings and Reviews for Wonder Wheel

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Metacritic

46

Metascore

6.1

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

%

TOMATOMETER

review

0%

User Score

IMDb

6.2 /10

IMDb Rating

Letterboxd

2.9

From 19 fan ratings

Movie Insider

4.00/5

From 1 fan rating

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Wonder Wheel

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Wonder Wheel – Official Trailer [HD] | Amazon Studios

Cars Featured in Wonder Wheel

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Explore all cars featured in Wonder Wheel, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Cadillac

1951

Series 62

Cadillac

1953

series 62 Convertible

Chevrolet

1937

unknown

Dodge

1949

Wayfarer

Pontiac

1940

Torpedo Eight

unknown

unknown

Movie Themes and Keywords

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