The Wizard of Loneliness
1988 · Movie · PG-13 · 111 min · ★ 6.3
Twelve year old Wendell is a confirmed cynic, sent to his grandparents Vermont farm during World War II. His only desire is to steal enough money to run away, until his loving grandparents, and young Aunt Sybil involve him in their lives.
Based on The Wizard of Loneliness
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Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-09-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 111 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (7 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- world war ii
- vermont
- aunt nephew relationship
- woman director
- 1940s
Cast & crew
Lukas Haas
as Wendall
Lea Thompson
as Sybil
- SH
Steve Hendrickson
as Fred
Dylan Baker
as Duffy Kahler
- AW
Alan Wright
as Conductor
- JD
Jeffrey Dreisbach
as Singing Soldier
- AP
Anne Pitoniak
as Cornelia
John Randolph
as Doc
Lance Guest
as John T.
- AM
Andrea Matheson
as Ercel
Directed by Jenny Bowen