The Half of It
“A different kind of love story.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-09
Top Cast
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Leah Lewis
Ellie Chu
Daniel Diemer
Paul Munsky
Alexxis Lemire
Aster Flores
Enrique Murciano
Deacon Flores
Wolfgang Novogratz
Trig Carson
Catherine Curtin
Colleen Munsky
Becky Ann Baker
Mrs. Geselschap
Collin Chou
Edwin Chu
MacIntyre Dixon
Father Shanley
Alec Tincher
Senior Guy (In Hallway)
Bonnie Flannery
Senior Girl (In Hallway)
Tyler Crozier
Truck Teen
Spencer Wawak
Hangout Dude
Patrick T. Johnson
Tom Carson
Gabi Samels
Quaddie Girl #1 (Amber)
Haley Murphy
Quaddie Girl #2 (Solange)
Patrick Noonan
Squahamish Football Coach
Dean Tierney
Greg Munsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Wu
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Wu
- Original Score
- Anton Sanko
- Original Title
- The Half of It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, French, Mandarin, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Likely Story
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Wu
Alice Wu
Anton Sanko
Greta Zozula
Ian Blume, Lee Percy
M. Blair Breard, Anthony Bregman, Alice Wu, Erica Matlin, Gregory Zuk
Department Leadership Roster
M. Blair Breard
Producer
Alice Wu
Director
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Alice Wu
Producer
Alice Wu
Writer
Greta Zozula
Director of Photography
Sue Chan
Production Design
Ian Blume
Editor
Lee Percy
Editor
Anton Sanko
Original Music Composer
Vicki Farrell
Costume Design
Christopher Place
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Half of It
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What is The Half of It about?
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.
Who directed The Half of It?
The Half of It was directed by Alice Wu.
Who stars in The Half of It?
The principal cast of The Half of It includes Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Enrique Murciano, Wolfgang Novogratz.
When was The Half of It released and how long is it?
The Half of It was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Half of It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Half of It was composed by Anton Sanko.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Half of It?
The Half of It holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).