The Half of It
2020, English. Directed by Alice Wu.
A different kind of love story.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Half of It
The Half of It is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alice WuDirector
- Leah LewisEllie Chu
- Daniel DiemerPaul Munsky
- Alexxis LemireAster Flores
- Enrique MurcianoDeacon Flores
- Wolfgang NovogratzTrig Carson
- Catherine CurtinColleen Munsky
- Becky Ann BakerMrs. Geselschap
- Collin ChouEdwin Chu
- MacIntyre DixonFather Shanley
- Alec TincherSenior Guy (In Hallway)
- Bonnie FlannerySenior Girl (In Hallway)
- Tyler CrozierTruck Teen
Details
- Released
- 1 May 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alice Wu
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The Half of It: quick answers
Is The Half of It worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,639 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Half of It?
The Half of It runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Half of It have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Half of It. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Half of It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Half of It is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Half of It on?
The Half of It is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Half of It?
If you liked The Half of It, try 10 Things I Hate About You, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, Say Anything....
Who directed The Half of It?
The Half of It (2020) was directed by Alice Wu and stars Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire.