Jessica Darling's It List
“Prepare to survive... Middle School”
Synopsis
Jessica Darling – a smart, witty, opinionated girl heading into 7th grade – was never too concerned about where she'd fit in the middle school hierarchy. But before her first day of school, her older sister — the super popular Bethany, now in college—decides to help out by giving her the “It List”—a cheat sheet on how to navigate the middle school maze and rise to the top of the popularity chain. The instructions appear simple enough to follow, but, like life, nothing is as easy as it seems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jessica Darling's IT List - Official Trailer - MarVista EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-31
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alexis Garcia
cheerleader
Alexis mandingo
cheerleader
Ashley Liao
Manda
Abraham Benrubi
Mr. Pudel
Amanda LaCount
Ginger Student
Blair Fowler
Bethany Darling
Chloe East
Jessica Darling
Emma Rayne Lyle
Bridget
Eva Bella
Sara
Eric Lutes
Mr. Darling
Hayley tenario
cheerleader
Jane Widdop
Hope
Jacob Melton
Aleck
Jane Sibbett
Mrs. Darling
Jaylene santos
cheerleader
jania santos
cheerleader
Joyce chang
cheerleader
Kyla-Drew
Dori
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Scher
- Screenplay & Story
- Julie Sherman Wolfe, Megan McCafferty
- Original Score
- Michael Lord
- Original Title
- Jessica Darling's It List
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- MPS Group, MarVista Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Scher
Julie Sherman Wolfe, Megan McCafferty
Michael Lord
Damian Horan
Takashi Uchida, R.J. Daniel Hanna
Debby Ryan, Julie Hanan Carruthers, John Burd, Tosca Musk, Sandy Popp Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Scher
Director
Julie Sherman Wolfe
Writer
Tosca Musk
Producer
Dakota Keller
Costume Design
Damian Horan
Director of Photography
Takashi Uchida
Editor
Benjamin Ralston
Production Design
Jina Panebianco
Producer
Michael Lord
Original Music Composer
R.J. Daniel Hanna
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jessica Darling's It List
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What is Jessica Darling's It List about?
Jessica Darling – a smart, witty, opinionated girl heading into 7th grade – was never too concerned about where she'd fit in the middle school hierarchy. But before her first day of school, her older sister — the super popular Bethany, now in college—decides to help out by giving her the “It List”—a cheat sheet on how to navigate the middle school maze and rise to the top of the popularity chain. The instructions appear simple enough to follow, but, like life, nothing is as easy as it seems.
Who directed Jessica Darling's It List?
Jessica Darling's It List was directed by Ali Scher.
Who stars in Jessica Darling's It List?
The principal cast of Jessica Darling's It List includes Alexis Garcia, Alexis mandingo, Ashley Liao, Abraham Benrubi, Amanda LaCount.
When was Jessica Darling's It List released and how long is it?
Jessica Darling's It List was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Jessica Darling's It List?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jessica Darling's It List was composed by Michael Lord.
Is Jessica Darling's It List based on a book or true story?
Jessica Darling's It List is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Megan McCafferty".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jessica Darling's It List?
Jessica Darling's It List holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).