🎬 Film · English

The Half of It (N/A)

Name: The Half of It
Director: Alice Wu
Genre: romantic comedy, LGBTQ-related film
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Wolfgang Novogratz, Alexxis Lemire, Catherine Curtin, Becky Ann Baker, Enrique Murciano

⏱ 104 min romantic comedy LGBTQ-related film

Plot

2020 film directed by Alice Wu

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Why Watch This

‘The Half of It’ blends a clever, low‑key romance with sharp, witty dialogue, turning a classic love‑triangle into a fresh exploration of identity and friendship. Alice Wu’s understated direction lets the chemistry between Alexxis Lemire and Wolfgang Novogratz shine, making the film both heartfelt and surprisingly funny.

Best For

LGBTQ+ teens, Coming-of-age fans, Indie film lovers, Rom‑com enthusiasts, Small‑town drama seekers

The CinePearl Take

Alexxis Lemire delivers a quietly magnetic performance as Ellie, balancing nerdy insecurity with fierce intelligence. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the story’s emotional beats to land without feeling rushed. Wu’s screenplay treats its characters with respect, turning the usual high‑school melodrama into a nuanced conversation about love, loneliness, and the power of storytelling.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Alice Wu
Cast: Wolfgang Novogratz, Alexxis Lemire, Catherine Curtin, Becky Ann Baker, Enrique Murciano, Collin Chou, Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer

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