Henry Poole Is Here

Henry Poole Is Here

Changing his attitude will take a miracle.

PG 2008 · 99 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Mark Pellington

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