Wilson (played by Woody Harrelson) is a protagonist in Wilson.
Lonely and neurotic middle-aged protagonist living in Minnesota. After years of isolation following his divorce, his friend's departure, and his father's death, he embarks on a quest to reconnect with his ex-wife and discover his biological daughter, ultimately facing legal consequences but finding personal redemption. Polly (played by Cheryl Hines) appears in Wilson.
Pippi's vindictive sister. Discovers Claire lied about her whereabouts and calls the police, directly causing Wilson and Pippi's arrest and imprisonment. Claire (played by Isabella Amara) appears in Wilson.
Wilson and Pippi's biological daughter, given up for adoption. Initially reluctant to meet her biological parents, she eventually reconnects with Wilson and grants him a second chance after becoming pregnant and planning to move to Portland. Pippi (played by Laura Dern) appears in Wilson.
Wilson's ex-wife who struggled with addiction and prostitution before reforming. She reveals she gave up their daughter for adoption, helps Wilson track her down, and is arrested alongside Wilson before leaving for Australia with her sponsor. Robert (played by Brett Gelman) appears in Wilson.
Wilson's friend whose family moves away, exacerbating Wilson's loneliness and serving as an early catalyst for his isolation. Shelly (played by Judy Greer) appears in Wilson.
Wilson's friend and former pet sitter. She provides companionship after Wilson's dog dies, and they eventually enter a romantic relationship and move in together, marking Wilson's emotional healing.
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Characters
Wilson
(played by Woody Harrelson) — protagonist
Lonely and neurotic middle-aged protagonist living in Minnesota. After years of isolation following his divorce, his friend's departure, and his father's death, he embarks on a quest to reconnect with...
Polly
(played by Cheryl Hines) — supporting
Pippi's vindictive sister. Discovers Claire lied about her whereabouts and calls the police, directly causing Wilson and Pippi's arrest and imprisonment.
Claire
(played by Isabella Amara) — supporting
Wilson and Pippi's biological daughter, given up for adoption. Initially reluctant to meet her biological parents, she eventually reconnects with Wilson and grants him a second chance after becoming p...
Pippi
(played by Laura Dern) — supporting
Wilson's ex-wife who struggled with addiction and prostitution before reforming. She reveals she gave up their daughter for adoption, helps Wilson track her down, and is arrested alongside Wilson befo...
Robert
(played by Brett Gelman) — supporting
Wilson's friend whose family moves away, exacerbating Wilson's loneliness and serving as an early catalyst for his isolation.
Shelly
(played by Judy Greer) — supporting
Wilson's friend and former pet sitter. She provides companionship after Wilson's dog dies, and they eventually enter a romantic relationship and move in together, marking Wilson's emotional healing.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Pippi → Polly
(Family Sister)
Pippi → Claire
(Family Biological Mother)
Wilson → Claire
(Family Biological Father)
Wilson → Pippi
(Family Ex-Spouse)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Wilson → Robert
(Social Friend)
Wilson → Shelly
(Social Friend)
Story Analysis
A lonely man's quest to reconnect with his past leads to legal trouble, profound loss, and ultimately a healed family bond.
