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The Half of It (2020)

โ€œA different kind of love story.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,626 votes 1h 44m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#80 of 234 films from 2020 #742 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alice Wu ยท Written by Alice Wu

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Overview

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

Cast

Leah Lewisas Ellie Chu
Daniel Diemeras Paul Munsky
Alexxis Lemireas Aster Flores
Enrique Murcianoas Deacon Flores
Wolfgang Novogratzas Trig Carson
Catherine Curtinas Colleen Munsky
Becky Ann Bakeras Mrs. Geselschap
Collin Chouas Edwin Chu
MacIntyre Dixonas Father Shanley
Alec Tincheras Senior Guy (In Hallway)
Bonnie Flanneryas Senior Girl (In Hallway)
Tyler Crozieras Truck Teen
Spencer Wawakas Hangout Dude
Patrick T. Johnsonas Tom Carson

Facts

Release dateMay 1, 2020
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt9683478

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Questions

How long is The Half of It?
The Half of It runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Half of It worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,626 votes, which places it #80 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 66%) and #742 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Half of It?
The Half of It was directed by Alice Wu.
Who stars in The Half of It?
Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu; Daniel Diemer as Paul Munsky; Alexxis Lemire as Aster Flores; Enrique Murciano as Deacon Flores; Wolfgang Novogratz as Trig Carson; Catherine Curtin as Colleen Munsky.
What is The Half of It rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Half of It?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/126173.

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