The Half of It
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Overview
A shy, introverted, Chinese-American, straight-A student finds herself helping the school jock woo the girl they both secretly love. In the process, each teaches the other about the nature of love as they find connection in the most unlikely of places.
Director / Creator
Alice Wu
Writers
Alice Wu
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About The Half of It (2020)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Half of It (2020) is a Comedy and Drama film from United States. the film was directed by Alice Wu. It runs 1 hour and 44 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
A shy, introverted, Chinese-American, straight-A student finds herself helping the school jock woo the girl they both secretly love. In the process, each teaches the other about the nature of love as they find connection in the most unlikely of places.
Cast and crew
The film stars Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, and Alexxis Lemire in supporting roles.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Half of It holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 46,076 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 97%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 74/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 6 wins & 10 nominations total. These numbers place The Half of It within the broader landscape of Comedy and Drama cinema from 2020, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Half of It is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. 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 The Half of It is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Drama films, The Half of It offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2020 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 Leah Lewis and Daniel Diemer 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 The Half of It on your watchlist for later.
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