Movie

The Book of Henry

2017 · 105 min

A jarring mix of whimsical family drama and dark thriller that swings wildly in tone, leaving you unsettled and moved.

Tagline: Never leave things undone.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, grief, justice, trauma
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
grief
justice
trauma
parenthood
Places: small town
suburbs
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none