Watch — Gr Wonder 2017

As Auggie enters for the fifth grade, he faces immediate ostracization and bullying, primarily from a student named Julian (Bryce Gheisar). However, the story finds its heart in Auggie's developing friendships with Jack Will (Noah Jupe) and Summer (Millie Davis), which serve as a testament to the film's core message: "When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind". Production and Critical Reception

: The film's transformative makeup work was recognized with an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Why It Resonates Watch GR Wonder 2017

: Stephen Chbosky, known for The Perks of Being a Wallflower , co-wrote the screenplay with Steve Conrad and Jack Thorne . As Auggie enters for the fifth grade, he

Critics and audiences alike have praised the film as a "machine for creating empathy". Despite some criticism regarding the choice to cast a non-disabled actor for the lead role, the film is widely regarded as a modern classic for families, used frequently in schools to discuss the impact of bullying and the importance of looking past physical appearances. Why It Resonates : Stephen Chbosky, known for

: The film features strong performances by Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson as Auggie's supportive parents, and Mandy Patinkin as the empathetic Principal Tushman.