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Wonderful World
Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Happiness is a state of mind

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ComedyDramaRomance

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Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

5.271/10

Release Date

08 January 2009

Country

United States of America

Cast

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Ben Singer

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Khadi

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Ibu

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

The Man

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Cyril

Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland

Sandra

Ally Walker

Ally Walker

Eliza

Mia Ford

Mia Ford

Maxine - Cyril's Daughter

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