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The Half of It

The Half of It

ComedyRomanceDrama3.5

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.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.

May 1, 2020 · Directed by Alice Wu

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 44m
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How it's told
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Leah Lewis
Ellie Chu
Daniel Diemer
Paul Munsky
Alexxis Lemire
Aster Flores
Enrique Murciano
Deacon Flores
Wolfgang Novogratz
Trig Carson
Catherine Curtin
Colleen Munsky
Becky Ann Baker
Mrs. Geselschap
Collin Chou
Edwin Chu
MacIntyre Dixon
Father Shanley
Alec Tincher
Senior Guy (In Hallway)
Bonnie Flannery
Senior Girl (In Hallway)
Tyler Crozier
Truck Teen

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