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Eighth Grade (2018)

“Based on the most awkward year of your life.”

7.1/10 · 1,719 votes 1h 34m r ComedyDrama

#89 of 328 films from 2018 #694 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Bo Burnham · Written by Bo Burnham

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Overview

Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.

Cast

Elsie Fisheras Kayla Day
Josh Hamiltonas Mark Day
Emily Robinsonas Olivia
Jake Ryanas Gabe
Daniel Zolghadrias Riley
Fred Hechingeras Trevor
Imani Lewisas Aniyah
Luke Praelas Aiden
Catherine Oliviereas Kennedy
Nora Mullinsas Steph
Gerald Jonesas Tyler
Missy Yageras Mrs. Graves
Shacha Temirovas Mason
Greg Croweas Mr. McDaniel

Facts

Release dateJanuary 19, 2018
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) — shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$13,539,709 (6.8× budget)
IMDbtt7014006

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Bo Burnham: InsideBo Burnham: Inside2021 · ★ 8.0 · 1h 28m

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Questions

How long is Eighth Grade?
Eighth Grade runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Eighth Grade worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,719 votes, which places it #89 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 73%) and #694 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Eighth Grade?
Eighth Grade was directed by Bo Burnham. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bo Burnham: Inside (2021).
Who stars in Eighth Grade?
Elsie Fisher as Kayla Day; Josh Hamilton as Mark Day; Emily Robinson as Olivia; Jake Ryan as Gabe; Daniel Zolghadri as Riley; Fred Hechinger as Trevor.
What is Eighth Grade rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eighth Grade?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18857.

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