The Half of It
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.
Release Year
2020
Runtime
104 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Story Snapshot
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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The Half of It is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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