The Book of Henry

"Never leave things undone."

Jun 23 2017 PG-13 1h 45m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

Juggling a job as a waitress and raising two boys on her own--little Peter, and the 11-year-old child prodigy, Henry--the single mother, Susan Carpenter, has a somewhat chaotic life, depending on Henry to manage the household's finances. However, things will take an unexpected turn, when Henry's innocent crush on the beautiful girl next door and hopeful ballet dancer, Christina, unveils a cruel and shocking revelation, dragging Susan in the middle of a dark conspiracy. Will the Carpenters take the law into their own hands; moreover, what's written inside Henry's little red book?

Written by

Gregg Hurwitz

Directed by

Colin Trevorrow

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Double Nickel Entertainment, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
30,617
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
31
Popularity
NA