Eighth Grade (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2018, Eighth Grade is a comedy and drama film directed by Bo Burnham, running about 94 minutes. “Based on the most awkward year of your life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.
Who’s in it. Eighth Grade stars Elsie Fisher as Kayla Day, Josh Hamilton as Mark Day, Emily Robinson as Olivia and Jake Ryan as Gabe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Eighth Grade has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eighth Grade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eighth Grade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eighth Grade (2018)?
- In US, Eighth Grade is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eighth Grade worth watching?
- Eighth Grade holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eighth Grade?
- Eighth Grade stars Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson, Jake Ryan and Daniel Zolghadri.
- When was Eighth Grade released?
- Eighth Grade was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.