Wondrous Oblivion

2003, Drama/Comedy, 1h 46m

41 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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This coming-of-age/cricket tale wants to be touching, but is too often sappy. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

White residents react with horror when a Jamaican family moves into their working-class neighborhood in 1960 London. However, 11-year-old David Wiseman (Sam Smith) discovers that he and his new neighbor, Dennis (Delroy Lindo), share a passion for cricket. Later, David's mother (Emily Woof) discovers that she has a passion for Dennis.

Rating:

PG (Thematic Material|Racial Remarks|Language|Brief Smoking by Minors|Sensuality|Some Violence)
Genre:

Drama, Comedy
Original Language:

English (United Kingdom)
Director:

Paul Morrison
Producer:

Jonny Persey
Writer:

Paul Morrison
Release Date (Streaming):

Mar 20, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA):

$88.6K
Runtime:

1h 46m
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital