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Eighth Grade

2018·Movie
1h 34min·R
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic857.9Rotten Tomatoes99%82%

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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Based on the most awkward year of your life.

Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.
Hyper-Realistic AdolescenceCringe Comedy DramaSocial Anxiety PortraitIndie Character StudyDigital Native ExperienceEmotionally RawParental Bond ExplorationComing-of-Age Milestone

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Directed by:
Bo Burnham
Written by:
Bo Burnham
Produced by:
Christopher Storer, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush
Composed by:
Anna Meredith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Eighth Grade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eighth Grade?

NetflixPlex

In the United States, Eighth Grade streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is Eighth Grade worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Eighth Grade okay for kids?

RSexual contentDrug use

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for sexual content and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Eighth Grade make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10).

Is Eighth Grade plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Was Eighth Grade a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$14 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 6.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Eighth Grade use?

Apologises a LotEmbarrassment PlotChekhov's GunNothing Is ScarierWhat Beautiful Eyes!Social Media Is BadI Just Want to Have FriendsI Have This FriendBait the DogPhoneaholic TeenagerEating the Eye CandyWhat Does She See in Him?and 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Apologises a Lot, Embarrassment Plot, and Chekhov's Gun.