Booksmart

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Booksmart

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2019

1h 42m

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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Academic overachievers Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the eve of graduation, the best friends suddenly realize that they may have missed out on the special moments of their teenage years. Determined to make up for lost time, the girls decide to cram four years of not-to-be missed fun into one night -- a chaotic adventure that no amount of book smarts could prepare them for.

Critics Consensus

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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Aline Dolinh

Bitch Media

03/13/2021

Though it really shouldn't be at this point in time, it's exhilarating to see a film centered on teenage girls... Yet to champion the film as a universal reflection of teenage girldom rather than a highly specific fantasy also does it a disservice.

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Rachel Vorona Cote

Bitch Media

03/12/2021

With elegant clarity, Booksmart demonstrates how certain experiences can feel colossal and of walloping import even when we know we're waiting for something else-something we can't possibly fathom.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

12/16/2019

4/5

...witty, raucous, perfectly played and eventually packs an emotional wallop.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

07/28/2025

4/5

...Booksmart is a female-driven comedy that delivers enough laughs to be worth recommending, with two great leads, plus some fun work from Billie Catherine Lourd, Jason Sudeikis, Lisa Kudrow and Jessica Williams...

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

04/04/2024

Wilde's direction and script oozes with the confidence and mastery of someone that has been directing for ten-plus years.

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Ethan Gordon

InSession Film

03/21/2024

A

Something just clicks about Booksmart. It’s startlingly funny, maybe a tad over the top, but I struggle to find something that’s a genuine issue.

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01/14/2020

More than just "Super Bad" with girls, "Booksmart" is a hilarious, heartfelt, and brilliantly-directed comedy film. Sharply written. Superbly acted. One of the funniest movies of 2019. Also Olivia Wilde directed the ever-loving s*** out of this movie. Can't wait to see her next one!

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11/11/2019

I'm partial to comedies, and Olivia Wilde's directorial debut didn't disappoint. Diverse, hilarious, and achingly relatable, Booksmart is an exciting new addition to modern teen comedy. I highly enjoyed this!

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Audra

08/29/2019

Funny... but glad it was a discounted ticket!

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Sharon K

08/07/2019

Loved it. Witty funny touching. Beautiful. Hilarious.

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Jason R

08/03/2019

Booksmart was awesome , excellent and outstanding. It's worth seeing. Better than expected. Absolutely hilarious!! Directing, acting, casting and soundtrack was great. Film deserves an A

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HB

08/03/2019

Awesomely funny movie

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Synopsis

Academic overachievers Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the eve of graduation, the best friends suddenly realize that they may have missed out on the special moments of their teenage years. Determined to make up for lost time, the girls decide to cram four years of not-to-be missed fun into one night -- a chaotic adventure that no amount of book smarts could prepare them for.

Director: Olivia Wilde
Producer: Megan Ellison, Jessica Elbaum, Katie Silberman, Chelsea Barnard, David Distenfeld
Screenwriter: Katie Silberman, Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel
Distributor: Annapurna Pictures
Production Co: Annapurna Pictures, Gloria Sanchez Productions
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use and Drinking|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.7M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)