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The Half of It
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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.
View on IMDbAppeals to viewers who enjoy tender young-adult romance with emotionally intelligent friendships, awkward sincerity, and a thoughtful approach to identity.
- Tone
- warm, romantic, bittersweet
- Payoff
- swoon, reflection
- Pacing
- steady
- Intensity
- gentle
- Structure
- linear
- Themes
- coming of age, unrequited love, friendship, identity, belonging
- Setting
- contemporary, small-town high school and surrounding community
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Netflix
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