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Tall Girl

Tall Girl

Comedy · Drama · Romance · 2019

Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.

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Tall Girl

“When you don't fit in, stand tall”

2019 Comedy · Drama · Romance 1h 41m

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6.3 / 10

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Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Nzingha Stewart

Written by

Sam Wolfson

Ava Michelle

Ava Michelle

Jodi Kreyman

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter

Harper Kreyman

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Richie Kreyman

Griffin Gluck

Griffin Gluck

Jack Dunkleman

Clara Wilsey

Clara Wilsey

Kimmy Sticher

Paris Berelc

Paris Berelc

Liz

Angela Kinsey

Angela Kinsey

Helanie Kreyman

Court is in session

Put Tall Girl on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.