Booksmart

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Fast-paced, funny, and fresh, Booksmart does the seemingly impossible by adding a smart new spin to the coming-of-age comedy.

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Verified Ratings: 4,116

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Movie Info

The story follows Dever and Feldstein's characters, two academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, suddenly realize that they should have worked less and played more. Determined never to fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
  • Rating:
    R (for strong sexual content and language throughout, drug use and drinking - all involving teens)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Directed By:
    Olivia Wilde
  • Written By:
    Emily Halpern, Susanna Fogel, Sarah Haskins, Katie Silberman
  • In Theaters:
     wide
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  • Studio:
    United Artists

Cast

Kaitlyn Dever
as Amy
Beanie Feldstein
as Molly
Jessica Williams
as Miss Fine
Lisa Kudrow
as Charmaine
Will Forte
as Doug
Jason Sudeikis
as Principal Brown
Billie Lourd
as Gigi
Skyler Gisondo
as Jared
Diana Silvers
as Hope
Eduardo Franco
as Theo
Noah Galvin
as George
Mason Gooding
as Nick
Austin Crute
as Alan
Nico Hiraga
as Tanner
Stephanie Styles
as Alison
Adrian Favela
as Party Kid
Dan Babic
as Dan
Tristen Kim
as Streaker
Bluesy Burke
as Cindy
Victoria Ruesga
as Ryan
Ellen Doyle
as Murder Mystery Nurse
Adam Simon Krist
as Dick
Drew Anderson
as Drew
Michael Patrick O'Brien
as Pat the Pizza Guy
Austin Crute
as Alan
Ben Harris
as Yacht Waiter
Kyle Samples
as Butler
Deb Hiett
as George's Mom
Christopher Avila
as Rob
John Hartmann
as Yacht Waiter #2
Gideon Lang
as Skip
Maya Rudolph
as Motivational speeker
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Audience Reviews for Booksmart

  • Jan 02, 2020
    The cast and concept are much better than the script and direction. (At least four people worked on the script, not a good sign.) Props to legendary casting director, Allison Jones who hits aces with a diverse group young adult cast members. Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein lead the way of likable performers. The arc of their characters' friendship is the most interesting thread of Olivia Wilde's directing debut. Their journey, though, through a pre-graduation night of seeking a party and trying to experience their first night of letting loose, is... meh. Their are several good belly laughs and the Dever character's quest to experience her first sexual encounter help push this movie into recommendation territory.
    Aldo G Super Reviewer
  • Sep 15, 2019
    The focus on two young female characters isn't the most radical thing here, its that nearly every character ends up transcending the false perceptions held by their peers and the audience.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 01, 2019
    Booksmart is stylishly directed and genuine to the core. This coming-of-age/high-school film is hysterical, charming and surprisingly sincere overall thanks to its outstanding leads in Dever and Feldstein, its colorful supporting cast and unique vision from first-time-director, Olivia Wilde; making for one of the best this year and this decade. 4.55/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 28, 2019
    What utter rubbish. Worst movie of this year, this decade, this millennium. In fact worst movie ever. If this is anything like what high school is these days then I truly weep for the future. 97% on the t-meter...I don't think so. Olivia Wide should never direct another movie ever (7-27-19)
    John C Super Reviewer
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