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Eighth Grade is a 2018 American independent coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Bo Burnham in his feature-length directorial debut. It stars Elsie Fisher as Kayla, a teenager attending middle school who struggles with anxiety but strives to gain social acceptance from her peers during their final week of eighth grade .
A teenage girl struggles with social anxiety and self-image in her last week of middle school. She makes YouTube videos, meets a boy, and faces challenges and surprises in this realistic and funny coming-of-age comedy.
Mar 14, 2018 · EIGHTH GRADE – Now available for rent or purchase (links below). RELEASE DATE: July 13, 2018 DIRECTOR: Bo Burnham CAST: Elsie Fisher and Josh Hamilton Visit Eighth Grade WEBSITE:...
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Eighth Grade is a comedy-drama film about a 13-year-old girl's struggles with social anxiety and online culture. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with some praising its authenticity and others criticizing its tone and pacing.
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A film review of Bo Burnham's debut feature about a shy 13-year-old girl's struggles and hopes in middle school. The review praises the film's realism, humor, and emotional depth, and compares it to a collective flashback.
2018. Starring. Elsie Fisher and Josh Hamilton. 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.
A realistic and relatable indie dramedy about a socially anxious eighth grader's last weeks of middle school. The movie explores the challenges of early adolescence, social media, and communication between teens and parents.
