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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

2015Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic748.0Rotten Tomatoes81%86%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Indie Coming-of-Age
  • Quirky Friendship
  • Bittersweet Drama
  • Meta-Filmmaking
  • Emotional Depth
  • Humorous & Witty
  • Terminal Illness Theme
  • Poignant Character Study
  • Artistic Expression
  • Creative Storytelling

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Written by
Jesse Andrews
Produced by
Dan Fogelman, Jeremy Dawson, Steven M. Rales
Music by
Brian Eno, Nico Muhly

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Facts

June 12, 2015 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
June 12, 2015
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
77 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Mushroom Samba, Intoxication Ensues, Huddle Shot +9

  • Mushroom Samba
  • Intoxication Ensues
  • Huddle Shot
  • Acid Pool
  • Awkward Father-Son Bonding Activity
  • Large Ham
  • Sleep Cute
  • Baldness Means Sickness
  • Eating Lunch Alone
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Big Brother Bully
  • How We Got Here

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?"

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?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Me and Earl and the Dying Girl from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Me and Earl and the Dying Girl make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Mushroom Samba, Intoxication Ensues, and Huddle Shot.