The Book of Henry
Never leave things undone.
2017 | 105m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Colin Trevorrow |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Gregg Hurwitz |
| Staring: |
| Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 16, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Colin Trevorrow |
| Writer: | Gregg Hurwitz |
| Genres: | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Keywords | suicide, child abuse, parent child relationship, cancer, single mother, boy genius, child custody, seizure, child protective services |
| Production Companies | Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Double Nickel Entertainment |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $4,596,705
Budget: $10,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Naomi Watts | Susan Carpenter |
| Jaeden Martell | Henry Carpenter |
| Jacob Tremblay | Peter Carpenter |
| Sarah Silverman | Sheila |
| Lee Pace | Dr. David Daniels |
| Maddie Ziegler | Christina |
| Dean Norris | Glenn Sickleman |
| Bobby Moynihan | John |
| Tonya Pinkins | Principal Wilder |
| Geraldine Hughes | Mrs. Evans |
| Maxwell Simkins | Tommy |
| Jackson Nicoll | Morris |
| Donnetta Lavinia Grays | Nurse Leah |
| Joel Marsh Garland | Big Ed |
| Wass Stevens | Gary |
| Arthur French | Gus |
| Mary Joy | Dot |
| Zandi Holup | Teenage Girl Customer |
| Mike Massimino | Trucker |
| Donna Mitchell | Bookstore Clerk |
| Marjan Neshat | Nurse Kathy |
| Taylor Dior | Talent Show Singer |
| Philip Smreck | George Sickleman |
| Deborah Rayne | EMT |
| Peter Hourihan | Cop |
| Gavin Barnes | Kid with "R" |
| Logan Smith | Boy (uncredited) |
| Stefanie Flores | Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Lily Peterson | Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Kevin Stitt | Editor |
| Jessica Kelly | Casting |
| Derek Wang | Art Direction |
| Joanne Ling | Set Decoration |
| Kathleen Brown | Key Makeup Artist |
| Maya Hardinge | Makeup Department Head |
| Claire Mahony | Key Hair Stylist |
| Sue Baden-Powell | Unit Production Manager |
| Anthony Keating | Set Production Assistant |
| Colin Trevorrow | Director |
| Gregg Hurwitz | Writer |
| Michael Giacchino | Original Music Composer |
| John Schwartzman | Director of Photography |
| Suzanne Smith Crowley | Casting |
| Melissa Toth | Costume Design |
| Jodi Michelle Pynn | Stunts |
| Blaise Corrigan | Stunt Coordinator |
| Kalina Ivanov | Production Design |
| Justin Bischoff | Second Assistant Director |
| Chris Barnes | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Carla Hacken | Producer |
| Jenette Kahn | Producer |
| Adam Richman | Producer |
| Adam Callan | Co-Producer |
| Mark Mikutowicz | Co-Producer |
| Sue Baden-Powell | Executive Producer |
| Nick Meyer | Executive Producer |
| John Penotti | Executive Producer |
| Bruce Toll | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Gernert | Associate Producer |
| Sidney Kimmel | Producer |
| Gregg Hurwitz | Co-Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
|---|
Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 18 | 31 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 21 | 29 | 14 |
| 2024 | 6 | 19 | 31 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 | 28 | 58 | 15 |
| 2024 | 8 | 21 | 39 | 12 |
| 2024 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 | 17 | 38 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position