"Wonder Boys" is a 2000 film directed by Curtis Hanson, based on the novel by Michael Chabon. The story follows Grady Tripp, a struggling writer and professor at a university, played by Michael Douglas. As he navigates a chaotic weekend filled with personal and professional challenges, Grady grapples with his unfinished novel and the pressures of his life. The film features a strong supporting cast, including Tobey Maguire as a talented but troubled student and Robert Downey Jr. as a literary agent. Set in Pittsburgh, the movie explores themes of creativity, identity, and the complexities of relationships in the literary world.