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The Half of It
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The Half of It

2020-05-01 · 104 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy · Romance · Drama

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.

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Directors
Alice Wu
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Likely Story
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leah LewisLeah LewisEllie Chu
Daniel DiemerDaniel DiemerPaul Munsky
Alexxis LemireAlexxis LemireAster Flores
Enrique MurcianoEnrique MurcianoDeacon Flores
Wolfgang NovogratzWolfgang NovogratzTrig Carson
Catherine CurtinCatherine CurtinColleen Munsky
Becky Ann BakerBecky Ann BakerMrs. Geselschap
Collin ChouCollin ChouEdwin Chu
MacIntyre DixonMacIntyre DixonFather Shanley
Alec TincherAlec TincherSenior Guy (In Hallway)
Bonnie FlanneryBonnie FlannerySenior Girl (In Hallway)
Tyler CrozierTyler CrozierTruck Teen
Spencer WawakSpencer WawakHangout Dude
Patrick T. JohnsonPatrick T. JohnsonTom Carson
Gabi SamelsGabi SamelsQuaddie Girl #1 (Amber)
Haley MurphyHaley MurphyQuaddie Girl #2 (Solange)
Patrick NoonanPatrick NoonanSquahamish Football Coach
Dean TierneyDean TierneyGreg Munsky
Cronin CullenCronin CullenPete Munsky
Kathryn Ainsley GrantKathryn Ainsley GrantLena Munsky

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