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Next Stop Wonderland

1998 · Movie · R · 96 min · ★ 5.9 · 72% critics

ComedyDramaRomance

After a breakup, a Boston nurse is mortified when her mother places a personal ad for her, launching a string of awkward, funny dates that challenge what she really wants. Across town, a lonely man trying to change his life keeps narrowly missing her as both search for connection and a fresh start.

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Details
Years
1998
Release date
1998-08-21
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
96 min
Critic score
72/100
TMDB rating
5.9/10 (93 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a sweet, slightly quirky romance about missed connections and everyday life, closer in spirit to Bridget Jones's Diary than glossy rom-coms; Not for you if you need big laughs or fast pacing.

Pros: sweet offbeat romance; cozy Boston vibe; memorable bossa nova music | Cons: slow relaxed pace; uneven subplots; style may feel jittery

Themes

  • aquarium
  • boston, massachusetts
  • romcom
  • dating

Awards & recognition

  • Grand prix du Festival de Deauville · 1998

Cast & crew

Directed by Brad Anderson