"Playwright. Romantic. Social liability."

2025

1h 33m

6.8(13 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Griffin is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He's also fourteen years old. When his mom hires a handsome 25-year-old handyman, Griffin's life and his new play take an inspired turn.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Everett Blunck

Griffin

Owen Teague

Brad

Abby Ryder Fortson

Kara

Kathryn Newton

Chloe

Melanie Lynskey

Helen

Michael Esper

Bill

Gabriel J. Perez

The Principal

Johanna Colón

Winnie Hernandez

Gordon Rocks

Tyler Smoot-Rigsby

Ian Hernandez-Oropeza

Mark

Creative team

Directed by: Nicholas Colia
Written by: Nicholas Colia
Produced by: Juliet Berman
Camila Mendes

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