The Book of Love

2016, Comedy/Drama, 1h 44m

12 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Henry (Jason Sudeikis) is a widowed architect who strikes up a friendship with Millie (Maisie Williams), an independent but troubled teen. Hoping to find her long-lost father, Millie asks Henry to build her a raft that can sail across the ocean. After agreeing to do so, the unlikely duo embark on an incredible adventure that deepens their bond and lifts their spirits.

Cast & Crew

Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis
Henry Herschel
Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams
Millie
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel
Penny Herschel
Orlando Jones
Orlando Jones
Cornelius "Dumbass" Thibadeaux
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Wendell
Mary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen
Julia
Richard Robichaux
Richard Robichaux
Pascal
Bryan Batt
Bryan Batt
Dr. Melvin
Bill Purple
Bill Purple
Director
Robbie Pickering
Robbie Pickering
Screenwriter
Bill Purple
Bill Purple
Screenwriter
Michelle Purple
Michelle Purple
Producer
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel
Producer
Mike Landry
Mike Landry
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Carlos Velazquez
Carlos Velazquez
Producer
Chuck Pacheco
Chuck Pacheco
Producer
Ross M. Dinerstein
Ross M. Dinerstein
Executive Producer
Bill Purple
Bill Purple
Executive Producer
Gregory P. Shockro
Gregory P. Shockro
Executive Producer
Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis
Executive Producer
Rick Yorn
Rick Yorn
Executive Producer
Kevin Connolly
Kevin Connolly
Executive Producer
Joey Carey
Joey Carey
Executive Producer
Stefan Nowicki
Stefan Nowicki
Executive Producer
James M. Muro
James M. Muro
Cinematographer
Tara Timpone
Tara Timpone
Film Editing
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Original Music
Sue Chan
Sue Chan
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Critic Reviews for The Book of Love

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Audience Reviews for The Book of Love

  • Aug 30, 2018
    Mushy drama dealing with grief and friendship somewhat superficially, but manages to deliver a few very touching punches throughout its run. Timberlake's soundtrack does sound pretty but is used sometimes a little too prominently, telling you exactly how to feel at any given moment. A little more subtlety would have done the film some good, but the cast is pretty convincing. The plot misses a few pretty interesting chances for unexpected twists, but overall the result is still satisfying.
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