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The Half of It

PG-1320201h 44mAlice Wu
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 74

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"A different kind of love story."

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.

ComedyRomanceDrama
High SchoolSmall TownRomcomComing Of AgeEast Asian LeadLgbtLgbt TeenWashington StateChinese AmericanGeneration Z

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Half of It (2020) about?

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.

Who stars in The Half of It?

The Half of It stars Leah Lewis (Ellie Chu), Daniel Diemer (Paul Munsky), Alexxis Lemire (Aster Flores), Enrique Murciano (Deacon Flores), Wolfgang Novogratz (Trig Carson). The film was directed by Alice Wu.

How long is The Half of It?

The Half of It has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Half of It worth watching?

The Half of It holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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