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The Kissing Booth

2018Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic–4.1Rotten Tomatoes17%55%

A deeply romantic, wholesome romance movie about growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

She can tell her best friend anything, except this one thing.

When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.

Feels like

  • Teen Romance Drama
  • High School Setting
  • Friendship vs. Love Conflict
  • Guilty Pleasure
  • Light-hearted & Sweet
  • Predictable Plot
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Cringe-Worthy Dialogue
  • Netflix Original Aesthetic
  • Low Stakes Emotional Drama

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Vince Marcello
Written by
Vince Marcello, Beth Reekles
Produced by
Vince Marcello, Michele Weisler, Ed Glauser
Music by
Patrick Kirst

Everyone

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Facts

May 11, 2018 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
May 11, 2018
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Satellite Love Interest, My Brother is Off Limits!, Friend Versus Lover +9

  • Satellite Love Interest
  • My Brother is Off Limits!
  • Friend Versus Lover
  • Reluctant Fanservice Girl
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Making Love in All the Wrong Places
  • Abhorrent Admirer
  • Secret Relationship
  • Friendship Moment
  • Missing Mom

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kissing Booth?"

Questions about The Kissing Booth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kissing Booth?

Netflix

In the United States, The Kissing Booth streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Kissing Booth worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is The Kissing Booth okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

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

Is The Kissing Booth good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Kissing Booth make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does The Kissing Booth use?

Satellite Love InterestMy Brother is Off Limits!Friend Versus LoverReluctant Fanservice GirlAdaptation ExpansionChildhood Friend RomanceGreen-Eyed MonsterMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesAbhorrent AdmirerSecret RelationshipFriendship MomentMissing Momand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Satellite Love Interest, My Brother is Off Limits!, and Friend Versus Lover.