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Alex Strangelove

2018Movie1 h 39 minR

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic626.8Rotten Tomatoes84%68%

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

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Love can be confusing

Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gregarious dude, is oddly unmotivated. A magical house party throws Alex into the presence of Elliot, a hunky college guy, who pegs Alex as gay and flirts hard. Alex is taken aback but after a series of setbacks on the girlfriend front he takes the plunge and learns some interesting new facts about himself.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Self-Discovery
  • Teen Angst
  • Sexual Identity
  • Contemporary
  • Character-Driven
  • Heartfelt
  • Introspective

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Craig Johnson
Written by
Craig Johnson
Produced by
Ben Stiller, Nicholas Weinstock, Jared Ian Goldman
Music by
Steven Visscher, Anton Gold

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Facts

April 16, 2018 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
April 16, 2018
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Camp Gay, Gayngst, Flashback +9

  • Camp Gay
  • Gayngst
  • Flashback
  • Hidden Depths
  • Coming-Out Story
  • Amicable Exes
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Straight Gay
  • Incompatible Orientation
  • No Bisexuals
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Alex Strangelove?"

Questions about Alex Strangelove

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Where can I stream Alex Strangelove?

Netflix

In the United States, Alex Strangelove streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Alex Strangelove worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 62).

Will Alex Strangelove make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Alex Strangelove good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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