The Half of It

2020

Action / Comedy / Drama / Romance

72
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 97% · 103 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 81% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 48067 48.1K

high school small town romantic comedy romcom coming of age east asian lead

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Alice Wu Photo
Alice Wu

Top cast

MacIntyre Dixon Photo
MacIntyre Dixon as Father Shanley
Collin Chou Photo
Collin Chou as Edwin Chu
Daniel Diemer Photo
Daniel Diemer as Paul Munsky
Alex D. Jennings Photo
Alex D. Jennings as Paul's Friend
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968.02 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
TV-14
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24 fps
1 hr 45 min
Seeds 15
1.94 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
TV-14
Subtitles us  ar  cz  dk  de  gr  es  fi  fr  il  hu  id  it  ja  kr  no  nl  pl  pt  ro  ru  sv  th  tr  vi  cn  
24 fps
1 hr 45 min
Seeds 35

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Blake- N 10 / 10

The Half of It stands out as one

The Half of It stands out as one of the strongest coming-of-age films available on Netflix because it approaches teenage life with honesty, subtlety, and emotional intelligence. It avoids exaggerated drama and instead focuses on quiet, relatable moments that feel grounded and real. The performances are understated but powerful, especially in how the characters express uncertainty, identity, and connection. The film takes its time with relationships and personal growth, which makes everything feel more meaningful rather than rushed or artificial. Overall, it’s a beautifully written and thoughtful coming-of-age story that respects its characters and audience. It’s easily one of the best in its genre on Netflix, and I rate it a 10/10 for its sincerity, emotional depth, and refreshing storytelling.
Reviewed by Rosie D. 7 / 10

A really sweet and wholesome movie. I actually

A really sweet and wholesome movie. I actually thought the friendship was the standout part of the whole thing. The way their bond developed felt way more touching anythingbelse.
Reviewed by . .. 9 / 10

LOVED IT, me and my sister watched it

LOVED IT, me and my sister watched it recently and she thought it was going to be a boring "straight" movie.... And then BOOM, so yeah I loved it!
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