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The Half of It is a 2020 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Alice Wu. It stars Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, and Alexxis Lemire, with Enrique Murciano, Wolfgang Novogratz, Catherine Curtin, Becky Ann Baker, and Collin Chou in supporting roles.
May 1, 2020 · The Half of It: Directed by Alice Wu. With Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Wolfgang Novogratz. When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush.
Watch The Half of It with a subscription on Netflix. For viewers in search of an uncommonly smart, tender, and funny coming-of-age story, The Half of It has everything. Page 1 of 7, 7 total...
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- Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
- PG-13
Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help winning over a popular girl. But their new and unlikely friendship...
May 1, 2020 · Paul Munsky ( Daniel Diemer) is the sweetly oafish tight end on the high school’s terrible football team. He asks Ellie to help him write a love letter to Aster Flores ( Alexxis Lemire, no relation to … well, me), a beautiful newcomer who’s reluctantly found herself ensconced in the popular clique.
When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend — or fall for his crush. Watch trailers & learn more.
Parents need to know that The Half of It is a teen romcom with wry humor and serious themes set in a small-town high school in the Pacific Northwest. It centers on Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), a bright teen who writes a letter on behalf of a smitten but not very articulate boy to the girl of his dreams.
The Half of It by Alice Wu is a cinematic masterpiece that deftly combines themes of friendship, introspection, and the intricacies of love. Leah Lewis, who plays the charming Ellie Chu, is one of the standout performers in the film.
May 9, 2020 · Alice Wu's new movie, "The Half of It," is a play on Cyrano de Bergerac with an LGBTQ twist. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the director.
The Half Of It 2020 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1h 45m | Drama When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend — or fall for his crush.
