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Wonderful World

Happiness is a state of mind

2009 · R · 1h 29m

Directed by Joshua Goldin

5.2

TMDB audience score
54 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Matthew Broderick
    Ben Singer

  • Sanaa Lathan
    Khadi

  • Michael Kenneth Williams
    Ibu

  • Philip Baker Hall
    The Man

  • Jesse Tyler Ferguson
    Cyril

  • Jodelle Ferland
    Sandra

  • Ally Walker
    Eliza

  • Mia Ford
    Maxine - Cyril's Daughter

  • Christy Reese
    Cassie

  • Zacharias Foppe
    Leon

  • Cristen Barnes
    Suzie

  • Paul T. Taylor
    Doug

  • James Burton
    McRory

  • Dan Zanes
    Sweeny

  • John Hambrick
    Judge Bissel

  • Drew Waters
    City Lawyer #1

  • Odessa Feaster
    Laugh Zone MC

  • Carrey Bowers
    Stand-up Comic