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The Kissing Booth

2018
1h 45m
TV-14
5.9/10
101,904 votes
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17%
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ComedyRomance

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Overview

When Elle Evans (Joey King), a pretty, late-bloomer who's never-been-kissed, decides to run a kissing booth at her high school's Spring Carnival, she unexpectedly finds herself locking lips with her secret crush- the ultimate bad boy, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi). Sparks fly, but there's one little problem: Noah just happens to be the brother of her b...

Director / Creator

Vince Marcello

Writers

Vince Marcello, Beth Reekles

Top Cast

Joey King
Jacob Elordi
Joel Courtney
Awards1 win & 2 nominations total

About The Kissing Booth (2018)

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Overview

The Kissing Booth (2018) is a Comedy and Romance film from United Kingdom and United States. the film was directed by Vince Marcello from a screenplay by Vince Marcello and Beth Reekles. It runs 1 hour and 45 minutes and was produced primarily in English.

What it's about

When Elle Evans (Joey King), a pretty, late-bloomer who's never-been-kissed, decides to run a kissing booth at her high school's Spring Carnival, she unexpectedly finds herself locking lips with her secret crush- the ultimate bad boy, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi). Sparks fly, but there's one little problem: Noah just happens to be the brother of her best friend, Lee, (Joel Courtney) and is absolutely off limits according to the rules of their friendship pact. Elle's life is turned upside down when she realizes that she must ultimately make a choice: follow the rules or follow her heart. Based on Beth Reekle's self-published coming-of-age novel that became an international sensation, THE KISSING BOOTH is a Netflix Film, written and directed by Vince Marcello.

Cast and crew

The film stars Joey King, Jacob Elordi, and Joel Courtney in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Vince Marcello and Beth Reekles, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.

Critical reception

On IMDb, The Kissing Booth holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 101,904 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 17%. Notable recognition: 1 win & 2 nominations total. These numbers place The Kissing Booth within the broader landscape of Comedy and Romance cinema from 2018, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

The Kissing Booth is currently available to stream with a subscription on Netflix or 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 Kissing Booth is worth knowing

If you enjoy Comedy or Romance films, The Kissing Booth 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 Joey King and Jacob Elordi 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 Kissing Booth on your watchlist for later.

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