A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.
Acting
Dakota Fanning's precise, unsentimental performance
Writing
Wendy's script excerpts woven throughout
Director
Ben Lewin
Dakota Fanning
Wendy Welcott
Alice Eve
Audrey
Toni Collette
Scottie
River Alexander
Sam
Shawn Roe
Derrick
Tony Revolori
Nemo
Lexi Aaron
Herself
Michael Stahl-David
Jack
Jessica Rothe
Julie
Lara Lihiya
Madeline
Robin Weigert
Officer Doyle
Patton Oswalt
Officer Frank
Dan Cordell
Richard
Marla Gibbs
Rose
Madeleine Murden
Young Audrey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dakota Fanning spent months with autism consultants and based Wendy's physicality on specific women she observed, refusing to play 'generic autistic'.
The film sparked debate about neurotypical actors playing autistic roles, with some praising its sensitivity while others noted the missed opportunity for authentic casting.
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