Wonderful World

Wonderful World

89 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Jan. 8, 2009

Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.

Wonderful World

89 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Jan. 8, 2009

Wonderful World
Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers Cold Iron Pictures, K5 International, Back Lot Pictures, Ambush Entertainment
Original title Wonderful World
Directors Benjamin T. Brammeier, Tony Niknejadi, Virginia Saenz McCarthy, Joshua Goldin
Writers Joshua Goldin

Cast

Matthew Broderick

as Ben Singer

Sanaa Lathan

as Khadi

Philip Baker Hall

as The Man

Jodelle Ferland

as Sandra

Ally Walker

as Eliza

Mia Ford

as Maxine - Cyril's Daughter