The Book of Henry
2017, English. Directed by Colin Trevorrow.
Never leave things undone.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Book of Henry
The Book of Henry is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Colin TrevorrowDirector
- Naomi WattsSusan Carpenter
- Jaeden MartellHenry Carpenter
- Jacob TremblayPeter Carpenter
- Sarah SilvermanSheila
- Lee PaceDr. David Daniels
- Maddie ZieglerChristina
- Dean NorrisGlenn Sickleman
- Bobby MoynihanJohn
- Tonya PinkinsPrincipal Wilder
- Geraldine HughesMrs. Evans
- Maxwell SimkinsTommy
- Jackson NicollMorris
Details
- Released
- 16 June 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gregg Hurwitz
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $4.6M
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The Book of Henry: quick answers
Is The Book of Henry worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,388 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Book of Henry?
The Book of Henry runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Book of Henry have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Book of Henry. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Book of Henry parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Book of Henry is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Book of Henry on?
The Book of Henry is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book of Henry?
If you liked The Book of Henry, try Remember, The Caveman's Valentine, Alexandra's Project.
Who directed The Book of Henry?
The Book of Henry (2017) was directed by Colin Trevorrow and stars Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay.