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Wondermovie | 2017 Apr 2026

: Roberts is lauded for her "perfect gemstone of a performance" as Auggie's fiercely protective yet vulnerable mother.

Released in 2017, is a character-driven drama based on the best-selling novel by R.J. Palacio. Directed by Stephen Chbosky , the film follows the transformative year of August "Auggie" Pullman, a 10-year-old boy born with Treacher Collins syndrome, as he enters a mainstream middle school for the first time. Core Narrative and Themes WonderMovie | 2017

: Critics praised Tremblay for his "dazzling" performance, noting his ability to convey complex intelligence and frustration through heavy prosthetics without relying on cheap sentimentality. : Roberts is lauded for her "perfect gemstone

: Wilson provides a "droll drawl" and a lighter touch as the loving, humorous father, balancing the film's more emotional moments. Critical Perspectives WonderMovie | 2017