Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

2015 · 105 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.5 (2,415 votes)
Dir. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Starring Olivia Cooke, Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Connie Britton, Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon · Music Nico Muhly

A Little Friendship Never Killed Anyone.

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Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social interactions like the plague while secretly making spirited, bizarre films with Earl, his only friend. But both his anonymity and friendship threaten to unravel when his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia.

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This film feels like a bittersweet hug, blending quirky humor with profound emotional depth. It's a poignant exploration of an unlikely friendship, self-discovery, and grappling with life's fragility, all wrapped in a charming, indie aesthetic. Expect to laugh, reflect, and feel a gentle ache in your heart.

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