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Phoebe in Wonderland

Phoebe in Wonderland

Drama · 2008

The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.

Movie details

Phoebe in Wonderland

“Dare to dream your life.”

2008 Drama 1h 40m

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7.2 / 10

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The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Barnz

Written by

Daniel Barnz

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Phoebe Lichten

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Hillary Lichten

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Miss Dodger

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Peter Lichten

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Principal Davis

Ian Colletti

Ian Colletti

Jamie

Bailee Madison

Bailee Madison

Olivia Lichten

Court is in session

Put Phoebe in Wonderland on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.