Better Nate Than Ever
“Every adventure begins with a dream.”
Synopsis
13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.
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Rueby Wood
Nate Foster
Lisa Kudrow
Aunt Heidi
Joshua Bassett
Anthony Foster
Aria Brooks
Libby
Norbert Leo Butz
Rex
Michelle Federer
Sherrie
Finn Egan-Liang
Jimmy Madison
Pierson Salvador
Tall Middle Schooler
Mandy Gonzalez
Mrs. Wadsworth
Jimmy Ray Bennett
Fantasy Audition Greeter
Brandon Espinoza
Local Guy
Kim Rios Lin
Stage Mom
Kylie Kuioka
Stage Daughter
Krystina Alabado
Assistant Casting Director
Brooks Ashmanskas
Casting Director
Tamika Lawrence
Drugstore Employee
Priscilla Lopez
Serious Play Casting Director
George Benson
George Benson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Federle
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Federle
- Original Score
- Gabriel Mann
- Original Title
- Better Nate Than Ever
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Federle
Tim Federle
Gabriel Mann
Declan Quinn
Katie McQuerrey
Adam Siegel, Marc Platt, Pamela Thur, Tim Federle
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Mann
Original Music Composer
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Katie McQuerrey
Editor
Jane Musky
Production Design
Adam Siegel
Producer
Marc Platt
Producer
Blake Goedde
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ed Bruce
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Federle
Director
Tim Federle
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Nate Than Ever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Better Nate Than Ever about?
13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.
Who directed Better Nate Than Ever?
Better Nate Than Ever was directed by Tim Federle.
Who stars in Better Nate Than Ever?
The principal cast of Better Nate Than Ever includes Rueby Wood, Lisa Kudrow, Joshua Bassett, Aria Brooks, Norbert Leo Butz.
When was Better Nate Than Ever released and how long is it?
Better Nate Than Ever was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Better Nate Than Ever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Better Nate Than Ever was composed by Gabriel Mann.
Is Better Nate Than Ever based on a book or true story?
Better Nate Than Ever is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tim Federle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Nate Than Ever?
Better Nate Than Ever holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).