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Adam

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Adam

"Being yourself isn't always straightforward."

2019

1h 35m

4.3(35 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Adam, an awkward teen, spends a summer with his older sister, who is part of New York City's lesbian and trans activist scene. He meets the girl of his dreams but can't figure out how to tell her he's not the trans man she thinks he is.

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10 featured cast members

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Nicholas Alexander

Nicholas Alexander

Adam

Bobbi Salvör Menuez

Bobbi Salvör Menuez

Gillian

Leo Sheng

Leo Sheng

Ethan

Chloë Levine

Chloë Levine

June

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Casey

Haley Murphy

Haley Murphy

Sandy

Gracie Lawrence

Gracie Lawrence

Kelsey

Hayley Huntley

Hayley Huntley

Alyssa

Colton Ryan

Colton Ryan

Brad

Melanie Hinkle

Kate

Creative team

Directed by: Rhys Ernst
Written by: Ariel Schrag
Produced by: Howard Gertler
James Schamus

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