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.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) is a fantasy, adventure and drama film directed by Wes Anderson, released on September 20, 2023 with a runtime of 39m. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel and Ben Kingsley. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,489 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Ralph Fiennes
as Roald Dahl / Policeman
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist
Dev Patel
as Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston
Ben Kingsley
as Imdad Khan / Croupier
Richard Ayoade
as Dr. Marshall / Yogi
Jarvis Cocker
as Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man
Rebecca Cornford
as Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse
David Gant
as Casino Croupier
Martin Foreman
as Casino Guest
Agatino Trimarchi
as Casino Guest
Christopher J. Long
as Casino Guest
Richard Sisson
as Casino Guest
Directed by Wes Anderson, written by Roald Dahl, Roald Dahl and Wes Anderson, produced by Wes Anderson, Steven M. Rales and Jeremy Dawson.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,489 ratings.
MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is such a fun, delightful, brilliant palate cleanser to watch during any festival. Wes Anderson’s unique style works phenomenally well with short runtimes. 39 minutes of quirky yet intriguing entertainment." Rating: A-
Reviewed on September 10, 2023
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1977 short story, presents a simple yet layered narrative in a theatrical and visually striking way. Delivered like a grand stage play, the film blends storytelling and performance, offering multiple character perspectives through rich narration and stylized set designs. Though its fast pacing may challenge non-native English speakers, the film remains…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The main cast of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) includes Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley and Richard Ayoade. The film was directed by Wes Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar was released on September 20, 2023 and runs for 39m.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,489 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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