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The Half of It is a 2020 Netflix film about a Chinese-American student who helps a jock woo a girl they both like. It is a modern adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, and stars Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, and Alexxis Lemire.
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.
- (44K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Alice Wu
- 2020-05-01
May 1, 2020 · A queer take on Cyrano de Bergerac with a Chinese-American teen who helps a football player woo a new girl. Read the review of this 2020 comedy by Alice Wu, starring Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer and Alexxis Lemire.
Drew Gregory Autostraddle Funny and charming and lovely and real. Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Christina Newland Empire Magazine The Half Of It is a likeable if not especially memorable entry into the ...
- (104)
- Alice Wu
- PG-13
- Leah Lewis
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...
- 3 min
- 11.2M
- Netflix
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.
May 1, 2020 · 'The Half Of It': Alice Wu, On LGBTQ Representation In Film : Code Switch Alice Wu's 2004 film 'Saving Face' changed the landscape of LGBTQ and Asian American cinema. Now, she's back with her new ...
