Lars the Emo Kid (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2014, Lars the Emo Kid is a comedy and drama film directed by Joe Grisaffi. “Please don't cry, it's only a movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Lars the Emo Kid" follows the story of Lars R. Hyde, a young man dealing with a series of crippling situations outside of his control. His best friend has just committed suicide, his Mom and Dad are separated and hate oneanother and the local bully has set sights on him. Lonely and feeling empty and lost, Lars meets a local group of emos to identify with, immediately becoming friends with their leader Leonard. Has Lars finally found his place in life, or just more drama to add to an already overfilled plate?
Who’s in it. Lars the Emo Kid stars Paxton Gilmore as Lars Hyde, Nicole Elliott as Rosemary, Tyler Tackett as Leonard and Rebecca Bertot as Emily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lars the Emo Kid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lars the Emo Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lars the Emo Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lars the Emo Kid (2014)?
- In US, Lars the Emo Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lars the Emo Kid worth watching?
- Lars the Emo Kid holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lars the Emo Kid?
- Lars the Emo Kid stars Paxton Gilmore, Nicole Elliott, Tyler Tackett, Rebecca Bertot and Alyssia Dujmovich.
- When was Lars the Emo Kid released?
- Lars the Emo Kid was released in 2014.