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Henry Poole Is Here

Henry Poole Is Here

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Henry Poole Is Here

"Changing his attitude will take a miracle."

2008

1h 39m

5.9(187 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Henry Poole abandons his fiancée and family business to spend what he believes are his remaining days alone. The discovery of a 'miracle' by a nosy neighbor ruptures his solitude and restores his faith in life.

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Production Companies

Overture Films

Lakeshore Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Henry Poole

George López

George López

Father Salizar

Radha Mitchell

Radha Mitchell

Dawn Stupek

Morgan Lily

Morgan Lily

Millie Stupek

Adriana Barraza

Adriana Barraza

Esperanza

Cheryl Hines

Cheryl Hines

Meg

Earl Carroll

Mr. Lawrence

Noah Dahl

Young Henry Poole

Rachel Seiferth

Rachel Seiferth

Patience

Nick Dash

Security Guard

Creative team

Directed by: Mark Pellington
Produced by: Gary Gilbert
Tom Rosenberg

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