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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

2018Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd1.6/5Metacritic604.3Rotten Tomatoes58%29%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Just be you.

A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.

Feels like

  • Teen Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Modern Love
  • High School
  • Awkward Encounters
  • Pop Culture References
  • Social Commentary

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Ian Samuels
Written by
Lindsey Anderson Beer
Produced by
Thad Luckinbill, Rachel Smith, Molly Smith
Music by
Lindsey Anderson Beer, Brett McLaughlin, Bram Inscore

Everyone

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Facts

September 7, 2018 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
September 7, 2018
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

The Cynic, Playing Cyrano, Freudian Excuse +9

  • The Cynic
  • Playing Cyrano
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Cope by Pretending
  • Informed Flaw
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Lovable Jock
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Language Fluency Denial
  • Weight Woe
  • Fiery Redhead
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sierra Burgess Is a Loser?"

Questions about Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sierra Burgess Is a Loser?

Netflix

In the United States, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Sierra Burgess Is a Loser worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 1.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 60). Critics rate it higher (59 out of 100) than audiences (40).

Is Sierra Burgess Is a Loser okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Sierra Burgess Is a Loser good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Sierra Burgess Is a Loser make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does Sierra Burgess Is a Loser use?

The CynicPlaying CyranoFreudian ExcuseCope by PretendingInformed FlawDeadpan SnarkerLovable JockDisappeared DadLanguage Fluency DenialWeight WoeFiery Redhead"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including The Cynic, Playing Cyrano, and Freudian Excuse.