Alex Strangelove
“Love can be confusing”
Synopsis
Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gregarious dude, is oddly unmotivated. A magical house party throws Alex into the presence of Elliot, a hunky college guy, who pegs Alex as gay and flirts hard. Alex is taken aback but after a series of setbacks on the girlfriend front he takes the plunge and learns some interesting new facts about himself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-09
Top Cast
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Daniel Doheny
Alex Truelove
Madeline Weinstein
Claire
Antonio Marziale
Elliott
Daniel Zolghadri
Dell
Fred Hechinger
Josh
Nik Dodani
Blake
Dante Costabile
Dakota
Annie Q. Riegel
Sophie Hicks
Kathryn Erbe
Helen
Joanna Adler
Holly Truelove
William Ragsdale
Ron Truelove
Ayden Mayeri
Hillary
Isabella Amara
Gretchen
Sophie Faulkenberry
Sierra
David Fierro
Mr. Farber
Jesse James Keitel
Sidney
Michael Abela
Katie Gavin
Self (MUNA)
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 8, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Johnson
- Original Title
- Alex Strangelove
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Mighty Engine, STXfilms, Red Hour
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson
Hillary Spera
Jennifer Lee
Ben Stiller, Jared Ian Goldman, Nicholas Weinstock
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Johnson
Director
Craig Johnson
Writer
Jennifer Lee
Editor
Hillary Spera
Director of Photography
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
David C. Robinson
Costume Design
Ben Stiller
Producer
Jared Ian Goldman
Producer
Nicholas Weinstock
Producer
Chris Barnes
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alex Strangelove
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What is Alex Strangelove about?
Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gregarious dude, is oddly unmotivated. A magical house party throws Alex into the presence of Elliot, a hunky college guy, who pegs Alex as gay and flirts hard. Alex is taken aback but after a series of setbacks on the girlfriend front he takes the plunge and learns some interesting new facts about himself.
Who directed Alex Strangelove?
Alex Strangelove was directed by Craig Johnson.
Who stars in Alex Strangelove?
The principal cast of Alex Strangelove includes Daniel Doheny, Madeline Weinstein, Antonio Marziale, Daniel Zolghadri, Fred Hechinger.
When was Alex Strangelove released and how long is it?
Alex Strangelove was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alex Strangelove?
Alex Strangelove holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).