The Book of Henry Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Never leave things undone.

Last modified: Sep. 30, 2017

The Book of Henry

Release Date: Friday, June 16, 2017 Limited

When a boy who is being raised by his single mother develops feelings for the girl next door, he plots a murder to protect the girl from the ongoing harm of her father.

Director: Colin Trevorrow

Starring: Naomi Watts • Lee Pace • Sarah Silverman • Jacob Tremblay • Dean Norris

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 45 m

3.29 / 5.0

90% WILL SEE 10% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as a whole – Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate Christina (Maddie Ziegler), has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it.

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Who stars in The Book of Henry – Cast List

Naomi Watts
The Friend, Emmanuelle
Lee Pace
The Running Man, Practical Magic 2
S
Sarah Silverman
Ralph Breaks the Internet, Maestro
Jacob Tremblay
... Peter

The Life of Chuck, The Toxic Avenger
D
Dean Norris
Secret in Their Eyes, Carry-On
Maddie Ziegler
... Christina

In A Holidaze, The Fallout
B
Bobby Moynihan
Hoppers, IF
T
Tonya Pinkins
... Principal Wilder
Jaeden Lieberher
... Henry Carpenter

IT Chapter Two, IT
J
Jackson Nicoll
... Morris

Fun Size, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Who is making The Book of Henry – Crew List

A look at The Book of Henry behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Colin Trevorrow last helmed Jurassic World Dominion and Jurassic World. The film's writer Gregg Hurwitz last penned Sweet Girl and Expulsion.

Director: Colin Trevorrow
Screenwriter: Gregg Hurwitz
Producer: Sidney Kimmel

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Double Nickel
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Book of Henry

Key Facts

An original screenplay written by best-selling novelist Gregg Hurwitz (Tell No Lies, Don’t Look Back).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2017

Completed

Changed The Book of Henry movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Director Colin Trevorrow tweeted principal photography has wrapped in New York City.

Jul 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is expected to start this fall in New York.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic elements and brief strong language
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Never leave things undone.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Book of Henry Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Clip: Apathy

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Clip: Legacy

The Book of Henry Release Date: When was the film released?

The Book of Henry was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 16 , 2017. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Cars 3, All Eyez On Me and Rough Night. As a limited release, The Book of Henry was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.