Wonderful World
Wonderful World

Movie·2009·1h 29m

Wonderful World

Happiness is a state of mind

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Producer

Lampton Enochs, Miranda Bailey

Cinematography

Daniel Shulman

Music

Craig Richey

Editor

Jeff Canavan

Themes

comaguitardark comedysenegalmarijuanainterracial relationshipchildren's entertainer

Production House

Cold Iron Pictures
Ambush Entertainment
K5 International
Back Lot Pictures

Audience Score

53%

52 votes

Skip16%
Timepass39%
Go for it32%
Perfection13%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

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

// crew

Crew

Joshua Goldin

Director, Writer

Jeff Canavan

Editor

Lampton Enochs

Executive Producer

Miranda Bailey

Miranda Bailey

Producer

Glenn Williamson

Producer

Matthew Leutwyler

Matthew Leutwyler

Producer

Craig Richey

Craig Richey

Original Music Composer

Daniel Shulman

Director of Photography

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