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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

2015·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A little friendship never killed anyone.

Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social interactions like the plague while secretly making spirited, bizarre films with Earl, his only friend. But both his anonymity and friendship threaten to unravel when his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia.
Indie Coming-of-AgeQuirky FriendshipBittersweet DramaMeta-FilmmakingEmotional DepthHumorous & WittyTerminal Illness ThemePoignant Character StudyArtistic ExpressionCreative Storytelling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Me and Earl and the Dying Girl legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?

1 h 45 min

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?

Critics78
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Me and Earl and the Dying Girl much the same way.

What language is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Me and Earl and the Dying Girl use?

Mushroom SambaIntoxication EnsuesHuddle ShotAcid PoolAwkward Father-Son Bonding ActivityLarge HamSleep CuteBaldness Means SicknessEating Lunch AloneBait-and-SwitchBig Brother BullyHow We Got Hereand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, including Mushroom Samba, Intoxication Ensues, Huddle Shot.