Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
“A little friendship never killed anyone.”
Synopsis
Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social interactions like the plague while secretly making spirited, bizarre films with Earl, his only friend. But both his anonymity and friendship threaten to unravel when his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Greg's TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-21
Top Cast
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Olivia Cooke
Rachel Kushner
Thomas Mann
Greg Gaines
RJ Cyler
Earl Jackson
Connie Britton
Greg's Mom
Nick Offerman
Greg's Dad
Molly Shannon
Denise Kushner
Jon Bernthal
Mr. McCarthy
Chelsea Zhang
Naomi
Masam Holden
Ill Phil
Katherine Hughes
Madison
Matt Bennett
Scott Mayhew
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Derrick
Gavin Dietz
Young Greg
Edward DeBruce III
Young Earl
Natalie Marchelletta
Anna
Marco Zappala
Theater Dork
Kaza Marie Ayersman
Rachel's Friend
Etta Cox
Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 112 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 6, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Andrews
- Original Score
- Nico Muhly, Brian Eno
- Original Title
- Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Indian Paintbrush, Rhode Island Ave. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Jesse Andrews
Nico Muhly, Brian Eno
Chung Chung-hoon
David Trachtenberg
Jeremy Dawson, Dan Fogelman, Steven M. Rales, Nora Skinner
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Andrews
Screenplay
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Director
Chung Chung-hoon
Director of Photography
Jeremy Dawson
Producer
Dan Fogelman
Producer
David Trachtenberg
Editor
Steven M. Rales
Producer
Gerald Sullivan
Production Design
Nico Muhly
Original Music Composer
Brian Eno
Original Music Composer
Gene Harrison
Stunt Coordinator
David Anthony Buglione
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
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What is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl about?
Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social interactions like the plague while secretly making spirited, bizarre films with Earl, his only friend. But both his anonymity and friendship threaten to unravel when his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia.
Who directed Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
Who stars in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
The principal cast of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl includes Olivia Cooke, Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Connie Britton, Nick Offerman.
When was Me and Earl and the Dying Girl released and how long is it?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was composed by Nico Muhly, Brian Eno.
Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl based on a book or true story?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jesse Andrews".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).