The Wizard of Loneliness

The Wizard of Loneliness (1988)

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In this film, based on the novel by John Nichols, young Wendall Olet (Lukas Haas) is sent to live with his Aunt Sybil (Lea Thompson) and Uncle John (Lance Guest) when is father is called on to fight in World War II. Lonely and unhappy, Wendall harbors the delusion that he possesses amazing powers… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By
H. Anne Riley, Jenny Bowen
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Sep 2, 1988 Wide
Virgin Vision

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  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    The gravity and gaiety of the film makes its coming-of-age theme quite special.

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