The Half of It

2020 · PG-13 · 1h 44m · Comedy, Romance, Drama · Directed by Alice Wu

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Synopsis

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.

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ConnorBen5.0August 5, 2026

well…. some same gender stuff…… hrm

Cast

  • Leah LewisLeah LewisEllie Chu
  • Daniel DiemerDaniel DiemerPaul Munsky
  • Alexxis LemireAlexxis LemireAster Flores
  • Enrique MurcianoEnrique MurcianoDeacon Flores
  • Wolfgang NovogratzWolfgang NovogratzTrig Carson
  • Catherine CurtinCatherine CurtinColleen Munsky
  • Becky Ann BakerBecky Ann BakerMrs. Geselschap
  • Collin ChouCollin ChouEdwin Chu
  • MacIntyre DixonMacIntyre DixonFather Shanley
  • Alec TincherAlec TincherSenior Guy (In Hallway)
  • Bonnie FlanneryBonnie FlannerySenior Girl (In Hallway)
  • Tyler CrozierTyler CrozierTruck Teen
  • Spencer WawakSpencer WawakHangout Dude
  • Patrick T. JohnsonPatrick T. JohnsonTom Carson
  • Gabi SamelsGabi SamelsQuaddie Girl #1 (Amber)
  • Haley MurphyHaley MurphyQuaddie Girl #2 (Solange)
  • Patrick NoonanPatrick NoonanSquahamish Football Coach
  • Dean TierneyDean TierneyGreg Munsky
  • Cronin CullenCronin CullenPete Munsky
  • Kathryn Ainsley GrantKathryn Ainsley GrantLena Munsky

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