Eighth Grade
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Synopsis
Eighth grade is the worst – but luckily the same doesn’t hold true for Eighth Grade, the debut feature from writer/director Bo Burnham. The film follows an awkward, quiet thirteen-year-old named Kayla (Elsie Fisher) as she navigates her last week of middle school. Her eighth grade year was a disaster, and even though she isn’t the person she wants to be yet (despite what her inspirational YouTube testimonials may indicate), change is on the horizon: in the form of high school.
Cast
- Elsie Fisher
- Daniel Zolghadri
- Fred Hechinger
- Imani Lewis
- Luke Prael
- Catherine Oliviere
- Josh Hamilton
- Emily Robinson
- Jake Ryan
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- Aug 2, 2018
The car scene broke me into a trillion pieces. It tore me down, ripped me of my skin and then let me bleed. But after the movie was over, it bandaged me and I could breathe. I've been where she was. The youngest one in the room, left alone with some guy way older and way…
#1 gizmo fanJul 28, 2018Kayla: gucci! 👌 me (through tears): gucci 👌
cathyOct 22, 2018the fact that someone shouts "lebron james" more than once in this shows how true to real life it is
sophie - Mar 27, 2021
my stomach DROPPED when i heard “truth or dare?”
mollyJul 13, 2018but when will a boy whisk me away to a chicken nugget date complete with multiple sauces, archery skills, and lightsaber utensils?
SarahAug 13, 2018“stay cool, and i can’t wait to be you” i’ve said it for years: loneliness is underrated. showing it on screen is really tricky territory, it’s either too dull or too dark. and in almost every coming of age film, the protagonist has a best friend, or even a big group of…
Lucy - Jul 13, 2018
Once in a while there’s a movie that is so brazen and real and self-reflexive about the way it portrays a topic that, if it’s successful enough, any movie made thereafter about the same topic has a responsibility to meet it’s baseline. Like, The Dark Knight forced superhero…
demi adejuyigbeFeb 3, 2019Rather nervously sat down to watch this with our two teen daughters. I thought it might be traumatizing, too close to home, especially for our oldest, who has severe social anxiety and depression. But we stayed up til 2 AM afterwards talking. There were tears and hugs. They…
Melissa TammingaAug 18, 2018Girl in the back of the theatre yelled “THE DAD NEVER HAS A SHIRT ON BUT I’M OKAY WITH IT”
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- Jeramy lovedEighth Grade
9/10 As someone who just exited childhood, this movie was too real. So much so that it made me feel a visceral level of cringe. It made those heart warming or sad scenes, hit even harder too. Most “coming of age” movies are out of touch, but this one actually felt like being 13
Parker Gamet likedEighth GradeThis movie was uncomfortable, honest, and the thing I loved most about it was the universality it had. It gave a glimpse inside the digital generation and it was such a rare movie that I think speaks to any age. Bo Burnham did an amazing job writing this story.
Elektra dislikedEighth GradeGood movie, just hate the second hand embarrassment
- elle likedEighth Grade
ate. bo burnham directed this beautifully and perfectly portrayed middle school in 2017. it was heartfelt and funny and contained material of serious topics. 10/10
Joel Behrens lovedEighth GradeMy favorite movie of all time 🫶 I’ve watched this at least ten times and i still laugh and cry just as hard every time. 11/10
emma likedEighth Gradeits really accurate to kids in 2017, and some parts were relatable. alot of second hand embarrassment tho, so u gotta prepare yourself for that LOL
- Breeze is "meh" onEighth Grade
My grandpa forced me to watch this in grade 8 😭
Bpisano19 is "meh" onEighth GradeThanks for watching! Gucci👌
Brook likedEighth GradeDid an excellent job reconnecting me with my middle-schooler self. Had me welling up with the themes of growing up, losing our innocence, struggling with insecurities and self worth, and navigating the world while discovering your identity. Captured the cringe of 13 very well.
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- KKKaminsky Kaminsky
It left me feeling so uncomfortable, the main character plays an extremely nervous introverted girl and you just want to put her on meds or something! There was absolutely nothing of interest for the viewer! Super monotonous! This is the kinda thing you don’t spend $15 in a…
LLleesa leesaLovely movie. Great job of highlighting the way children actually think an act. I saw myself in the character a lot. You never really see a coming of age story about a girl, and Bo Burnham really hit it out if the park with this one. They could have explored her…
LJLeandre Jonesmust watch for 2018
- SDShawna Dailey
Bo Burnham made a beautiful movie about the struggles we all face in this modern age. Thank you for the gift, Bo! You are an amazing talent. ❤️
ZPZach PranskyOne of the best movies I’ve ever seen
ADAnthony Davisawsome movie, very funny and honest
- WCWeston Cain
This movie is full of heart. I can't wait to see what Bo does next. The lead actress deserve a bright future or at least a shot. 10/10 from me.
JVJason VasquezI just wish it was about a Latino kid going into high school
DSDennis Sarsozothe epitome of awkwardness
Metacritic
Jul 26, 2018
Eighth Grade works you over, audience wincing followed by audience gratification, narrative tension followed by release, crises leading to just-in-time catharsis.
Michael Phillips
Chicago Tribune
Jul 20, 2018
Thanks to Burnham’s exuberant, alert writing and Fisher’s masterful command of vulnerability, anxiety, resilience and steadfast self-belief, Kayla emerges as an icon of her own — just by being herself.
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
Jul 19, 2018
The greatest miracle of Eighth Grade is its warmth. The film reflects arguably the worst stretch of growing up in America’s education system, but it’s rarely if ever ugly. Instead, it’s compassionate, radiating retroactive kindness for the children we all were to soothe the adults we are now.
Andrew Crump
Paste Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eighth Grade (2018) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Eighth Grade (2018)?
The movie is 1hr 34min long.
What's Eighth Grade (2018) about?
Eighth grade is the worst – but luckily the same doesn’t hold true for Eighth Grade, the debut feature from writer/director Bo Burnham. The film follows an awkward, quiet thirteen-year-old named Kayla (Elsie Fisher) as she navigates her last week of middle school. Her eighth grade year was a disaster, and even though she isn’t the person she wants to be yet (despite what her inspirational YouTube testimonials may indicate), change is on the horizon: in the form of high school.
Who's the cast of Eighth Grade (2018)?
- Elsie Fisher as Kayla
- Daniel Zolghadri as Riley
- Fred Hechinger as Trevor
- Imani Lewis as Aniyah
- Luke Prael as Aiden
- Catherine Oliviere as Kennedy
- Josh Hamilton as Mark Day
- Emily Robinson as Olivia
- Jake Ryan as Gabe
Who's the director behind Eighth Grade (2018)?
Bo Burnham directed Eighth Grade (2018).
Who produced Eighth Grade (2018)?
Scott Rudin, Eli Bush and Lila Yacoub produced Eighth Grade (2018).
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