Next Stop Wonderland (1998)
79%RT Audience Score: 74%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 2 nominations
Endearing performances create characters you care about
Next Stop Wonderland is a film that will make you feel all the feels. It’s a romantic comedy that’s both soulful and thoughtful, but also has its fair share of annoying moments. However, the wonderful performance from Hope Davis and Brad Anderson’s stylish direction make up for any shortcomings. It’s a movie that doesn’t quite add up to its influences, but it’s still a fun ride that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. So hop on board and enjoy the journey to Wonderland!
Production Company(ies)
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment,
Distributor
Miramax Films
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 51m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 17, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2000
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Hope Davis, Alan Gelfant, Victor Argo, H Jon Benjamin, Cara Buono, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., directed by Brad Anderson, written by Brad Anderson, Lyn Vaus, drama, $3.4M box office, R rating, reviewed by Gavin Smith, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Nell Minow, Robert Philpot, Susan Stark, Sara Wildberger, Jonah Koslofsky, Emanuel Levy, Cole Smithey, Philip Martin, produced by Mitchell Robbins, Miramax Films, Boston, marine biology, romantic comedy, missed connections, train, aquarium, singles ad, debt, Dolby sound, 35mm, 16mm, Flat aspect ratio
Worldwide gross: $3,395,581
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,231,370
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,107
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 679,539
US/Canada gross: $3,395,581
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,231,370
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,746
US/Canada opening weekend: $123,055
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $225,823
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,619
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $1,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $1,835,141
Production budget ranking: 2,037
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $988,223
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $3,408,005
ROI to date (est.): 121%
ROI ranking: 852
Alan Gelfant – Alan Monteiro
Victor Argo – Frank
H. Jon Benjamin – Eric
Cara Buono – Julie
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. – Brett
Director(s)
Brad Anderson
Writer(s)
Brad Anderson, Lyn Vaus
Producer(s)
Mitchell Robbins
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 2 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (45) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (12)
A beguilingly honest look at romantic longing.
April 11, 2018
Gavin Smith
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B+
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
December 5, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
For everything that works, there’s something to get on your nerves.
January 1, 2000
Robert Philpot
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
A soulful, thoughtful comedy!
January 1, 2000
Sara Wildberger
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
Together, they make a film that doesn’t really add up to its influences.
February 24, 2021
Jonah Koslofsky
The Spool
Brad Anderson’s stylish and original romantic comedy features a wonderful performance from Hope Davis.
January 13, 2011 | Rating: B+
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
November 4, 2007 | Rating: 2/5
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
July 14, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
May 16, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
May 6, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Caffeinated Clint
Film Threat…
Plot
Erin is a nurse and her longtime boyfriend has dumped her. Her mother Piper places a personal ad for her. Meanwhile the film follows the life of Alan, a volunteer at a local aquarium who dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Will their paths cross?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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