Name: Wonder
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 2017-11-17
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic, Noah Jupe

10 quotes

Wonder

Family Dynamics and School Photo Controversy

Richard Albans You wrote that, Julian?

Julian Albans Yes, sir.

Lawrence Tushman That one note was on the back of a class photo. Your son photoshopped Auggie out of it.

[turns the picture over to show the front; the picture shows Auggie was indeed photoshopped out of it, replaced with the words "No freaks allowed!"]

Melissa "Sarah" Albans No. No, he didn't. I did. Of course, I didn't think that he would bring it to school, but when our friends come over and they see that picture, I want them to ask about our son, not the Pullman's.

[clears throat]

Lawrence Mrs. Albans, when we pressed Auggie, he showed us these other notes...that your son left in his locker, and, and his desk and...chair.

[shows other hurtful notes and hurtful drawings of Auggie]

Melissa Okay, look. If no one else is gonna have the courage to say it, then I guess I will. These kids are too young to be dealing with this sort of thing. Julian has had nightmares because of that kid.

[defending Julian]

Richard Sarah--

Melissa Did you know that? We had to take him to a child psychologist to help him deal with his night terrors.

[to Lawrence Tushman]

Lawrence It's just a two-day suspension. You'll stay home from the Nature Preserve trip. That's all.

[calmly; to Julian]

Melissa Two days for a couple of notes from a kid? After all the money that we have poured into this school?

[in disbelief]

Richard We have a lot of friends on the school board, Mr. Tushman.

[threateningly; thinking he and Melissa would win]

Lawrence Oh. Well, I have more.

[unfazed; exhales; rightfully shoots down the empty threat]

Melissa So, what would you have us do? Bend over backwards for every single person in the world? Nobody can get their feelings hurt, ever? You are not doing these kids any favors.

[rhetorically; scoffs]

Lawrence Mrs. Albans, Auggie can't change the way he looks. So, maybe we can change the way we see.

[sighs; looks pointedly at Julian, who feels like he's gonna cry]

Melissa Yes. I will be sure to tell that to the real world. Thank you for this. We won't be back in the fall.

[sarcastically]

Julian Mom, I like this school. M-Mom-- I have friends, Dad.

[shocked; pleading]

Richard Let's go, Julian.

Melissa Come on.

Julian Mr. Tushman? I'm really sorry.

[remorsefully]

Lawrence I know you are, Julian.

[knowing that Julian's apology is genuine; sympathetically]

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Wonder

Celebrating Quiet Strength and Kindness

Mr. Tushman The final award this morning is the Henry Ward Beecher Medal to honor students who have been notable or exemplary. Usually, it's a "good works," a service award. But I came upon a passage that he wrote, which made me realize that good works come in many forms. "Greatness," he wrote, "lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength. He or she is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own." Without further ado, this year, I am very proud to award the Henry Ward Beecher Medal to the student whose quiet strength has carried up the most hearts.

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Wonder

The Importance of Kindness in Understanding Others

Auggie Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle. And if you really wanna see what people are, all you have to do is look.

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Wonder

Bullying and Mockery in the Woods

Eddie What've we got here? Couple of losers stinkin up the woods. Holy crap! Look at his face!

[the girl sees Auggie and gasps]

7th Grade Boy 2 He's a freak!

Eddie Jesus, I've never seen anything that ugly in my life!

7th Grade Boy 2 Maybe it's an ork.

Jack Will Dude, let's go.

Eddie Go where? Hey, talkin to you, Gollum. This the one mask to rule them all? "My precious.

[the girl laughs]

Jack Will Hey, what's your problem?!

Eddie Your boyfriend's my problem!

[shoves Jack]

Auggie Hey! Leave him alone.

Eddie What're you gonna do about it? Get outta my way.

[Auggie raises his fists]

Auggie No.

Eddie I said, "Get outta my way!

Auggie I said, "No"!

Amos Yo, Jack, what's up, man?

Eddie What's this? More little freaks?

Amos What you call us, hick?

Eddie Come on, prep boy.

Girl Guys, stop! Guys, stop it! Guys, stop! Just stop, please! Stop!

Amos Just go!

Jack Will Oh, man! Dude! Come on! Let's go! Let's get out!

Auggie Are you okay?

Jack Uh...

Auggie Dude, you're bleeding.

Jack Will What was that? Something's coming. Amos?

Amos Jack!

Jack Will Over here!

Auggie Amos, come on!

Jack Will They follow you?

Amos I think we lost em.

Henry Whoa!

Jack Will How did you guys know we needed help?

Amos We saw them follow you out of the lodge.

Henry I think they were seventh graders. They were huge.

Jack Will Thanks, guys. You totally saved our butts.

Auggie Yeah, thanks, guys.

Amos You know, it was cool how you stood your ground, little dude.

[turns and looks at Auggie; claps Auggie on the shoulder]

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Wonder

Auggie's Fight and Family Concern

Isabel How are you?

Auggie Good. And guess what? I got in a fight.

[shows his grazed elbow]

Isabel Oh, my God, you're bleeding! Are you okay?

Nate What happened?

Isabel Auggie got in a fight.

Nate That's terrible, I'm sorry. Did you win?

[pause]

Isabel Nate!

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Wonder

Apology and Accountability from Jack Will

Jack Will Dear Mr. Tushman, I'm sorry for punching Julian. That was wrong of me to do that. I know you may need to expel me, but, I'd still rather not say why I did what I did. It might get Julian in trouble, too, and that's not fair. Sincerely, Jack Will.

Wonder

Embracing Uniqueness in a Conformist World

Via You can't blend in when you were born to stand out.

Wonder

Understanding Conflict and Supporting Growth

Mr. Tushman Dear Mr. Will, One thing I've learned in 20 years in education is that there are two sides to every story, so I think I can imagine what started the fight. While nothing justifies striking another student, I know good friends are worth defending. So, after your two-day suspension, your scholarship will be waiting for you. So, just keep up the good work, and keep being the fine boy we all know you to be. Sincerely, Mr. Tushman.

Wonder

The Impact of Appearance and Self-Image

Jack Will Have you ever considered plastic surgery?

Auggie Dude, this is after plastic surgery. It takes a lot to look this good.

[laughs; runs his hand through his hair]

Wonder

Visualizing Change and Aspirations

Auggie My Mom always said... "If you don't like where you are... just picture where you wanna be.