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The Half of It

2020Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic747.9Rotten Tomatoes97%81%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

A different kind of love story.

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Small-Town Setting
  • Introspective
  • Emotional
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Heartfelt

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Alice Wu
Written by
Alice Wu
Produced by
Alice Wu, Anthony Bregman, M. Blair Breard
Music by
Anton Sanko

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Facts

May 1, 2020 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
May 1, 2020
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hindi, French, Chinese, Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Black Market, Big, Screwed-Up Family, Asian and Nerdy +9

  • Black Market
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Asian and Nerdy
  • Worthless Foreign Degree
  • Mistaken for Gay
  • Shameless Fanservice Girl
  • The Four Loves
  • Small Town Boredom
  • In with the 'In' Crowd
  • Maybe Ever After
  • High School
  • Champions on the Inside

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Half of It?"

Questions about The Half of It

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Half of It?

Netflix

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

Is The Half of It worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Half of It okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is The Half of It good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will The Half of It make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

What tropes does The Half of It use?

Black MarketBig, Screwed-Up FamilyAsian and NerdyWorthless Foreign DegreeMistaken for GayShameless Fanservice GirlThe Four LovesSmall Town BoredomIn with the 'In' CrowdMaybe Ever AfterHigh SchoolChampions on the Insideand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Black Market, Big, Screwed-Up Family, and Asian and Nerdy.