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Roald Dahl's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, or simply The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, is a 2023 American fantasy short film written, co-produced, and directed by Wes Anderson, based on the 1977 short story "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" by Roald Dahl. It is the second film adaptation of a Dahl work directed by Anderson, following Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). It stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character alongside Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade. The story sees a rich man learning about a clairvoyant guru who could see without using his eyes through the power of a particular form of Yoga, then setting out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

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2023 · 39m · Comedy · Fantasy · Adventure

TMDB 7.3/10 (1,451 votes)

A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

Directed by Wes Anderson

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Cast & crew

Wes AndersonDirector

Ralph Fiennesas Roald Dahl / Policeman

Benedict Cumberbatchas Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist

Dev Patelas Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston

Ben Kingsleyas Imdad Khan / Croupier

Richard Ayoadeas Dr. Marshall / Yogi

Jarvis Cockeras Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man RRebecca Cornfordas Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse

David Gantas Casino Croupier MMartin Foremanas Casino Guest AAgatino Trimarchias Casino Guest CChristopher J. Longas Casino Guest RRichard Sissonas Casino Guest JJosephine Bygraveas Casino Guest LLinda Cattas Casino Guest

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 15 researched: 2 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

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Roald Dahl's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, or simply The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, is a 2023 American fantasy short film written, co-produced, and directed by Wes Anderson, based on the 1977 short story "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" by Roald Dahl. It is the second film adaptation of a Dahl work directed by Anderson, following Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). It stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character alongside Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade. The story sees a rich man learning about a clairvoyant guru who could see without using his eyes through the power of a particular form of Yoga, then setting out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

Read the full article →

🎬 Movie

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2023 · 39m · Comedy · Fantasy · Adventure

TMDB 7.3/10 (1,451 votes)

A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

Directed by Wes Anderson

IMDb ↗

Family guide

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & crew

Wes AndersonDirector

Ralph Fiennesas Roald Dahl / Policeman

Benedict Cumberbatchas Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist

Dev Patelas Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston

Ben Kingsleyas Imdad Khan / Croupier

Richard Ayoadeas Dr. Marshall / Yogi

Jarvis Cockeras Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man RRebecca Cornfordas Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse

David Gantas Casino Croupier MMartin Foremanas Casino Guest AAgatino Trimarchias Casino Guest CChristopher J. Longas Casino Guest RRichard Sissonas Casino Guest JJosephine Bygraveas Casino Guest LLinda Cattas Casino Guest

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 15 researched: 2 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.