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rated 7

Traditionel setup. Young love. Queer triangle drama. We have seen it before but Leah Lewis makes it fresh again. What a talent.

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Cast & Crew

Alice Wu
Director
Alice Wu
Writer
Collin Chou
As Edwin Chu
Catherine Curtin
As Colleen Munsky
Becky Ann Baker
As Mrs. Geselschap
MacIntyre Dixon
As Father Shanley
Enrique Murciano
As Deacon Flores
Leah Lewis
As Ellie Chu

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What is The Half of It about? Toggle content

In this modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, shy and introverted Ellie Chu is hired by jock Paul Munsky to write love letters to the girl of his dreams, Aster Flores. As their unlikely friendship grows, Ellie discovers she has feelings for Aster too, complicating their friendship and her own sense of identity. With a twist of fate and unexpected turns, Ellie must confront her own desires and decide where her heart truly lies. Will she choose love or loyalty? "The Half of It" is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about self-discovery, family, and the power of words.

Where can I stream The Half of It? Toggle content

You can stream The Half of It on: Netflix

What movies are similar to The Half of It? Toggle content

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The Half of It was released for streaming on May 1, 2020.