Watch this when
Wonder
Everyone was looking at Auggie's face. The film asks you to look at everyone's hidden story, including the sister nobody noticed. 🚀
Who it's for
Auggie, who has Treacher Collins syndrome and has had many surgeries, starts school for the first time and faces staring, cruelty and the fear of being seen.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Based on R. J. Palacio's novel, Stephen Chbosky's film follows Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old boy in Brooklyn who was born with a rare facial condition, has had 27 surgeries and has been homeschooled by his mother. As he approaches fifth grade, his parents enrol him at Beecher Prep, where he faces staring and bullying but also starts to make friends.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: The family dog's death and bullying.
Age: PG (thematic elements, including bullying, and mild language)
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.Helen Keller, Optimism: An Essay
