The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

7.3/ 10

TMDB Rating

1,348

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2023

Release Year

39 min

Runtime

Comedy

Fantasy

Drama

Overview

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.

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Keywords

london, england

card game

casino

based on novel or book

gambling

charity

training

wealth

breaking the fourth wall

calcutta

storytelling

story within the story

1930s

yogi

Trailer

Cast

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Roald Dahl / Policeman

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist

Dev Patel

Dev Patel

Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Imdad Khan / Croupier

Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade

Dr. Marshall / Yogi

Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker

Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man

Rebecca Cornford

Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse

David Gant

David Gant

Casino Croupier

Martin Foreman

Casino Guest

Agatino Trimarchi

Casino Guest

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Reviews(2)

8.5avg rating

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Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

September 10, 2023

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8/10

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 mi…

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Alunauwie

September 30, 2025

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9/10

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 na…

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