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The Half of It
A different kind of love story.
2020·1h 44m·★ 7.1
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 44m
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Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the comedy and romance cues to decide whether the tone fits.
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Who's in it
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