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Love, Simon

2018
1h 50m
PG-13
7.5/10
131,747 votes
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92%
Tomatometer
72
72Metascore
ComedyDramaRomance

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Overview

A young coming-of-age tale about a teenage boy, Simon Spier, goes through a different kind of Romeo and Juliet story. Simon has a love connection with a boy, Blue, by email, but the only problem is that Simon has no idea who he's talking to. Simon must discover who that boy is--who Blue is. Along the way, he tries to find himself as well.

Director / Creator

Greg Berlanti

Writers

Becky Albertalli, Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

Top Cast

Nick Robinson
Jennifer Garner
Josh Duhamel
Box Office$40,826,341
Awards9 wins & 30 nominations total

About Love, Simon (2018)

Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch

Overview

Love, Simon (2018) is a Comedy, Drama, and Romance film from United States. the film was directed by Greg Berlanti from a screenplay by Becky Albertalli and Elizabeth Berger. It runs 1 hour and 50 minutes and was produced primarily in English and German.

What it's about

A young coming-of-age tale about a teenage boy, Simon Spier, goes through a different kind of Romeo and Juliet story. Simon has a love connection with a boy, Blue, by email, but the only problem is that Simon has no idea who he's talking to. Simon must discover who that boy is--who Blue is. Along the way, he tries to find himself as well.

Cast and crew

The film stars Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, and Josh Duhamel in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Becky Albertalli, Elizabeth Berger, and Isaac Aptaker, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.

Critical reception

On IMDb, Love, Simon holds a rating of 7.5/10 based on 131,747 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 92%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 72/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 9 wins & 30 nominations total. These numbers place Love, Simon within the broader landscape of Comedy and Drama cinema from 2018, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Amazon, AppleTV, and Fandango at Home. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.

Why Love, Simon is worth knowing

If you enjoy Comedy or Drama films, Love, Simon offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2018 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Nick Robinson and Jennifer Garner are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Love, Simon on your watchlist for later.

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