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Wonderful World
🎬 Movie

Wonderful World

2009 · 89 min Comedy Drama Romance
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Wonderful World is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2009 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Ben Singer

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Khadi

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Ibu

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

The Man

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Cyril

Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland

Sandra

Ally Walker

Ally Walker

Eliza

Mia Ford

Mia Ford

Maxine - Cyril's Daughter

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