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Next Stop Wonderland

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73% Tomatometer 44 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Boston residents nurse Erin Castleton (Hope Davis) and marine biology student Alan Monteiro (Alan Gelfant) don't know each other, but they share a frustration: their romantic lives. Having split with boyfriend Sean, Erin is unwillingly back on the market thanks to her mother, who places a singles ad in Erin's name. Scrambling for cash to repay a debt, Alan has little time for love. They almost meet on a train and at an aquarium. When they finally do meet, will they hit it off?

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Endearing performances create characters you care about.

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Gavin Smith Film Comment Magazine 04/11/2018
A beguilingly honest look at romantic longing. Go to Full Review Ruthe Stein San Francisco Chronicle 01/01/2000
3/4
A sweetly seductive romantic comedy! Go to Full Review Terry Lawson Detroit Free Press 01/01/2000
Predictable! Go to Full Review Craig D. Lindsey Crooked Marquee 02/23/2023
It’s easy to see why Weinstein wanted this Wonderland. It’s a kooky, audience-friendly tale of star-crossed romance... Go to Full Review Jonah Koslofsky The Spool 02/24/2021
Together, they make a film that doesn't really add up to its influences. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 01/13/2011
B+
Brad Anderson's stylish and original romantic comedy features a wonderful performance from Hope Davis. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 May 20 1 hour and 51 minutes of romance and drama!!!!!!!!!! See more Steve D @RT35616104 02/12/2023 I didn't care about anyone involved. See more robert m @RT01909882 08/31/2022 Some of the American cities are great "story towns." Boston has been on the list for over 150 years. "Next Stop Wonderland" is a movie about modern Boston and it's a nice introduction to the city's middle-income and student cultures. If you're thinking about graduate studies, or, maybe, a career in the Boston area, take a look. See more Jared D @RT74006010 05/03/2019 In the world of romantic comedies, I see this as right up there with When Harry Met Sally. The story is witty, charming and modern, and the acting is first rate, I am amazed that this film didn't launch Hope Davis into another strata of stardom! See more 04/17/2016 As joyless and uninteresting as the central character. A romantic comedy without the comedy. See more Clay K @Clayewi 01/03/2016 A really underrated romcom. Intelligently written we follow Erin as she slowly emerges from the depression associated with the loss of her father while exposing the idiocy of the dating scene to finally fall headlong into the arms of a true heart. Wonderfully done. See more Read all reviews
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Brad Anderson

Director

Hope Davis

Erin Castleton

Alan Gelfant

Alan Monteiro

Victor Argo

Frank

H. Jon Benjamin

Eric

Cara Buono

Julie

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Synopsis Boston residents nurse Erin Castleton (Hope Davis) and marine biology student Alan Monteiro (Alan Gelfant) don't know each other, but they share a frustration: their romantic lives. Having split with boyfriend Sean, Erin is unwillingly back on the market thanks to her mother, who places a singles ad in Erin's name. Scrambling for cash to repay a debt, Alan has little time for love. They almost meet on a train and at an aquarium. When they finally do meet, will they hit it off?
Director
Brad Anderson
Producer
Mitchell Robbins
Screenwriter
Brad Anderson, Lyn Vaus
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 17, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.4M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby
Aspect Ratio
35mm, 16mm, Flat (1.85:1)
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