Big Time Adolescence
Seen it?2020 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Breakfast Club or The Virgin Suicides, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 83K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jason Orley
- Griffin GluckMonroe
- Pete DavidsonZeke
- Jon CryerReuben
- Sydney SweeneyHolly
- Emily ArlookKate
- mgkNick
- Thomas BarbuscaStacey
- Oona LaurenceSophie
- Esteban BenitoDoug
- Julia K. MurneySherri