
Phoebe in Wonderland
Dare to dream your life.
The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.
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About Phoebe in Wonderland
- Directors
- Daniel Barnz
- Cast
- Elle Fanning, Felicity Huffman, Patricia Clarkson, Bill Pullman, Campbell Scott, Ian Colletti
- Genres
- Drama
- Content rating
- PG-13
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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