Wonderful World (2010 film)

Wonderful World is a 2010 American dark comedy-drama film written and directed by Josh Goldin. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Sanaa Lathan, Michael K. Williams, Jodelle Ferland, and Philip Baker Hall.

The film follows Ben Singer (Broderick), a pessimistic divorced father who writes children's songs and struggles to make ends meet. His life is further complicated when his Senegalese roommate Ibou (Williams) is hospitalized and subsequently falls into a coma after an accident. Ben's interactions with Ibou's sister Khadi (Lathan) force him to confront his negativity and re-evaluate his outlook on life and relationships.

Wonderful World explores themes of cynicism, hope, loss, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity. It was produced by Palm Pictures and premiered at the CineVegas Film Festival in 2009 before a limited theatrical release in the United States in 2010. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising Broderick's performance and the film's premise, but also noting its uneven tone and pacing.