The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (film)

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a 2023 American short film written, directed, and produced by Wes Anderson. It is based on the 1977 short story of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Henry Sugar, a wealthy man who learns of a guru with the ability to see without using his eyes and sets out to master the skill himself in order to cheat at gambling.

The film is part of a series of short film adaptations of Roald Dahl stories directed by Anderson, all released on Netflix. The film is known for its stylized sets, rapid-fire dialogue, and self-aware narration, all hallmarks of Anderson's filmmaking style. It explores themes of greed, enlightenment, and the use of extraordinary abilities for both selfish and selfless purposes. The cast also includes Ralph Fiennes (as Roald Dahl), Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade.