The Half of It (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2020, The Half of It is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alice Wu, running about 104 minutes. “A different kind of love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Half of It stars Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu, Daniel Diemer as Paul Munsky, Alexxis Lemire as Aster Flores and Enrique Murciano as Deacon Flores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Half of It has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Half of It page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Half of It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Half of It (2020)?
- In US, The Half of It is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Half of It worth watching?
- The Half of It holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Half of It?
- The Half of It stars Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Enrique Murciano and Wolfgang Novogratz.
- When was The Half of It released?
- The Half of It was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.