The Half of It

1h 44m · 2020 · Directed by Alice Wu · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Half of It (2020) runs 1h 44m, directed by Alice Wu. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)