IMDb 5.8 2013 HD

To the Wonder

To the Wonder

2013
Drama Romance
112 min R USA
5.8 / 10
5.8 IMDB

After falling in love in Paris, Marina and Neil come to Oklahoma, where problems arise. Their church's Spanish-born pastor struggles with his faith, while Neil encounters a woman…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Terrence Malick / Rebecca Fulton
Starring
Ben Affleck / Olga Kurylenko / Rachel McAdams / Javier Bardem / Tatiana Chiline / Romina Mondello / Tony O'Gans / Charles Baker

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

beautiful contemplative emotional spiritual challenging fragmented poignant introspective elusive yearning artistic

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 23, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While undeniably beautiful to look at, 'To the Wonder' ultimately feels like a collection of exquisite moments rather than a cohesive film. Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko do their best with a script that prioritises poetic musings over…

J
Julian Thorne
Apr 23, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Terrence Malick’s 'To the Wonder' is a breathtaking, albeit challenging, exploration of the human heart and its quest for connection. Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko are compelling as a couple whose love is tested by time and circumstance,…

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Seraphina Jones
Apr 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'To the Wonder' presents a familiar Malickian blend of soaring visuals and introspective voiceovers, focusing on the ebb and flow of romantic and spiritual connection. Olga Kurylenko and Ben Affleck convey a palpable sense of love’s fragility, their…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A deeply philosophical meditation on love and faith, 'To the Wonder' is vintage Malick, for better or worse. Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko embody a relationship in flux, their journey from passionate beginnings to troubled middles captured with…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Terrence Malick’s 'To the Wonder' is a film that washes over you like a dream, often beautiful, sometimes frustratingly elusive. Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko navigate a landscape of fractured love, their initial Parisian ardour giving way to…

FAQs

While not a plot-driving spoiler in the traditional sense, the introduction of a woman from Neil's childhood introduces a past romantic connection that resurfaces. This element serves to highlight Neil's personal history and its potential impact on his current relationship with Marina. It prompts questions about lingering feelings, unresolved issues, and how past experiences shape present choices and commitments. The film uses this to explore the complexities of fidelity and the lasting influence of formative relationships.