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Wilson

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
11K
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Woody Harrelson in Wilson (2017)
A lonely and neurotic middle-aged misanthrope reunites with his estranged wife and gets a shot at happiness when he learns he has a teenage daughter he has never met.
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A lonely, neurotic, and hilariously honest middle-aged man reunites with his estranged wife, and meets his teenage daughter for the first time.A lonely, neurotic, and hilariously honest middle-aged man reunites with his estranged wife, and meets his teenage daughter for the first time.A lonely, neurotic, and hilariously honest middle-aged man reunites with his estranged wife, and meets his teenage daughter for the first time.

  • Director
    • Craig Johnson
  • Writer
    • Daniel Clowes
  • Stars
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Sandra Lee-Oian Thomas
    • Shaun J. Brown
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Craig Johnson
    • Writer
      • Daniel Clowes
    • Stars
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Sandra Lee-Oian Thomas
      • Shaun J. Brown
    • 67User reviews
    • 105Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Wilson
    Sandra Lee-Oian Thomas
    Sandra Lee-Oian Thomas
    • Dog Lover
    • (as Sandy Oian-Thomas)
    Shaun J. Brown
    Shaun J. Brown
    • Laptop Man
    • (as Shaun Brown)
    James Robert Miller
    James Robert Miller
    • Bearded Man
    Brett Gelman
    Brett Gelman
    • Robert
    Mary Lynn Rajskub
    Mary Lynn Rajskub
    • Jodie
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Shelly
    Toussaint Morrison
    Toussaint Morrison
    • Diego
    Andrew Hawtrey
    Andrew Hawtrey
    • Commuter
    Richard Ooms
    • Edwin
    • (as Richard G. Ooms)
    Shawn J. Hamilton
    Shawn J. Hamilton
    • Attendant
    • (as Shawn Hamilton)
    Tonita Castro
    Tonita Castro
    • Nanny
    David Warshofsky
    David Warshofsky
    • Olsen
    Lauren Weedman
    Lauren Weedman
    • Cat Lady
    Kimora Collins
    • Granddaughter
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Alta
    Joe Minjares
    • Taxi Driver
    Roxy Wood
    • Sinammon
    • Director
      • Craig Johnson
    • Writer
      • Daniel Clowes
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    User reviews67

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    7bykou

    Very good film

    A close view to people they try manage their unbearable lives. An interesting scenario with turns and Woody as always great, simple and to the point. Good playing of the cast. When everything is lost, always there is something, even fake,that gives meaning to our lives. A good film makes you search deeper. Not for under 15.
    8kieranmtwilliamson

    A rare gem of a comedy these days

    Don't let the negative reviews put you off. I really can't understand what people have against this comedy, it is quite a breath of fresh air since comedy has changed so much in recent years and has become quite lazy.

    This is a movie you really have to give a chance. These days if you find it hard to come across a new comedy movie you actually like, this movie had me laughing at more scenes than not. If you feel these days like comedy movies have lost something, like the set up of jokes and lines that are actually smart and funny then this might be the movie for you. If you like satire, sarcastic type humour that pokes fun at today's society and you are not too sensitive to swearing, you will enjoy it.

    The plot is simple, but put across in heartfelt yet hysterical way. Wilson is a very blunt lonely man who has fell out of place in today's society, largely down to the fact he is a bit of a technophobe when it comes to computers and smart phones. He prefers good old fashioned human contact and he yearns for it throughout. All he wants is a regular family, which thanks to his ex wife he missed the chance on having years ago.

    I'd say the movie seems to be more put towards a British audience with the style of humour, its cracks at religion and the world today and even the strong language used throughout but used intelligently.

    The only reason I haven't give this movie a higher rating is due to the rather rushed ending it had. Otherwise I'd have given it a ten.
    Gordon-11

    A pleasant surprise

    This film tells the story of a man who believes in human communication through conversation and physical interaction. People think he is a weirdo, but all he really wants is to connect with another soul, and be remembered by after he leaves the mortal world.

    "Wilson" sounds like a silly and forgettable comedy, but it actually is way seller and thought provoking than it appears. It points out the fact that people being nice to each other unconditionally is a forgotten art, and even socially unacceptable in some circumstances. Wilson's deep desire to connect with others certainly connected and resonated with me, and I find myself reflecting upon the current state of human interaction in the modern world. The story is bittersweet, and I really enjoyed it. It's a pleasant and unexpected surprise.
    desimonici-898-584421

    So not good.

    Miscast or something. I felt awkward watching it. Neither of the leads seemed even vaguely realistic nor did the plot. It was all trying too hard. I hated everything about it right down to Harrelson saying the name Pippi.
    Lovekrafft

    True to the Graphic Novel

    A slice of life is how I describe these movies, where one sees the common and mundane in a certain context.

    Wilson is the story of an average misunderstood man from another time who is shown as hurting and caring but perseveres to try and find meaning in his otherwise drab existence. An average man who, by today's standards, is the bogeyman but as this poster can attest, speaks of an era where people were unique and opinionated instead of self-absorbed and indifferent.

    I am looking forward to a second viewing to further see the depth of Harrelson's Wilson. And if there are other Clowes/Eightball fans out there who haven't seen Wilson yet, I recommend it. I also hope The Death-Ray and Ice Haven are made into movies.

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    • Trivia
      Several scenes were filmed at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA which is a working correctional facility. While filming in the jail, Woody Harrelson asked for the air conditioning to be turned off. This request was denied due to the inconvenience that it would place on the officers, staff, and inmates of the facility.
    • Goofs
      Wilson's cellmate is reading Psalm 23 (and Wilson repeats after him) from the Good News Bible (Good News Translation), but the words they are speaking are the King James Version: "...he maketh me lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters, he restoreth my soul." (1:04:53-1:05:10) Also the cellmate is holding the Bible open to about 1/3 of the way through, but the Psalms are around the midpoint of the Bible.
    • Quotes

      Wilson: We all want people to love us for exactly who we are but that's not really possible in this world because we're just all too unbearable. You know, we gotta make the best of what we have.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Woody Harrelson/John Cena/Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Me And You
      Written by Len Brunson and Richard White

      Performed by Richard White

      Courtesy of Crucial Music Corporation

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Вілсон
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
    • Production company
      • Ad Hominem Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $653,951
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $336,227
      • Mar 26, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $848,646
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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