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Film · 2017

Wonder Wheel

Directed by Woody Allen · starring Steve Schirripa, Kate Winslet and Justin Timberlake

  • 1 h 41 min
  • Drama · Romance
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 8 March 2018
  • 6.5 AverageMovieNCo
  • 6.8 Users17 votes
  • 6.2 Critics6 reviews
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Synopsis

'Wonder Wheel' takes us to Coney Island in the 50's. Mickey Rubin (Justin Timberlake), a young lifeguard who works in an idyllic amusement park along the coast, dreams of becoming a writer some day. Mickey, will use his writing skills to write and tell the story of Humpty (Jim Belushi), a worker on the park's wheel, and his wife Ginny (Kate Winslet), an actress who currently works as a waitress. Mickey will tell how the couple is going through a crisis due to Humpty's problems with alcohol and the sudden appearance of his daughter's (Juno Temple), who is currently running away from a group of mobsters. Kate Winslet, Justin Timberlake, James Belushi and Juno Temple star in this film directed by Woody Allen.

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The essentials

Runtime
101 min1 hour and 41 minutes
Budget
$25mAmazon MGM Studios
Box office
$839,3230.0 times its budget
How long is Wonder Wheel?
1 hour and 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Wonder Wheel released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 8 March 2018.
Who directed Wonder Wheel?
Woody Allen.
Who is in Wonder Wheel?
It stars Steve Schirripa, Kate Winslet, Justin Timberlake and Juno Temple.
Where can I watch Wonder Wheel?
In the UK it is available to buy on Apple TV.
How much did Wonder Wheel make?
It took $839,323 in US. It cost $25 million.
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Cast

Full cast (15)
Director
Woody Allen
Writers
Woody Allen
Producers
Mike Myers, David Farr

Videos and trailers

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'Wonder Wheel' Trailer 1:423 October 2017

Photos and posters

All 14 photos

Reviews

All 6 reviews
6.8 17 votes
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What the critics say average 6.2 from 6 outlets

  • 8.3 IndiewireEric Kohn Winslet delivers her most powerful, emotionally resonant performance in more than a decade. Read
  • 8.0 Screen DailyGraham Fuller It would be going too far to say Wonder Wheel is an instant Woody Allen classic, but it?s a reminder that he?s still a force to be reckoned with and a great director of actresses especially. Read
  • 5.0 The Hollywood ReporterDavid Rooney The warming affection that the director has bestowed on so many of his best characters is largely missing. In fact, he seems barely engaged. Read full review Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $25m
  • US $839,323

Soundtrack

All 16 songs
  1. Coney Island WashboardThe Mills Brothers Spotify
  2. In the Shade of the Old Apple TreePaul Eakins Spotify
  3. Over the WavesPaul Eakins Spotify
  4. Roses of PicardyPaul Eakins Spotify

Trivia

  • "Wheel"

    One of five films released in 2017 with the word 'wonder' in its title, the others being Wonder, Wonder Woman, Professor Marsten and the Wonder Women, and Wonderstruck.

  • First time

    First collaboration between Kate Winslet and Woody Allen; they were previously set to work together on 'Match Point' before Winslet dropped out.

  • Release date

    The film is scheduled for release in USA on December 1, 2017, Woody Allen's 82nd birthday.

  • Kate Winslet

    First collaboration between Kate Winslet and Woody Allen; they were previously set to work together on Match Point (2005) before Winslet dropped out.

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