Just Peck

Just Peck

2009 · 90 min · EN · 5.8 (19 votes)
Dir. Michael A. Nickles · Starring Keir Gilchrist, Brie Larson, Marcia Cross, Adam Arkin, Camryn Manheim, Kyle Kaplan · Music Jeremy Zuckerman

In suburbia no one can hear you scream.

ComedyFamily

At 104 pounds dripping wet, baby-faced sophomore Michael Peck (age 15) is not exactly the coolest guy at American High. Peck’s teachers make him feel like an idiot, his classmates make him feel like a geek and his home life is just as bad, with parents who schedule family time in their planners and require him to sign contracts with them about his extra-curricular activities.

VIBE

This film captures the excruciatingly awkward middle school years with relatable humor. It's a feel-good journey about finding your place and embracing your quirks, even when life feels overwhelming and overly structured.

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