The Half of It
Movie (2020)
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.
Movie (2020)
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.
What to know before you start
Content details to help you decide what fits your child.
Sex & Nudity
There are kisses between two teen girls as well as between a girl and a boy.
Violence & Gore
Contains a slap, a hit, and an uninjured fall from a bike.
Profanity
Occasional cursing includes hell, damn, crap, and s--t, alongside a mention of peeing.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Teens drink alcohol at a party, and the main character drinks too much, vomits, and takes aspirin the next morning.
Other things to know
References are made to Yakult probiotic drink and Dr. Pepper.
Positives & learning
Positive messages
Explores the complexities of relationships and promotes honesty, empathy, and respect for differences.
Role models
The multilayered main character is wise, accomplished, responsible, and humble while characters defy stereotypes.
Representation
Features a queer Chinese American protagonist and explores a female perspective with a female filmmaker, main character, and love interest.
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