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The Musical

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A disgruntled theater teacher takes down the school by producing the most inappropriate middle school musical imaginable.

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Richard Lawson The Hollywood Reporter 2d
This is a show that needed much more tweaking before rehearsals even began. Go to Full Review Chase Hutchinson TheWrap 2d
That this is Bonilla’s feature directorial debut makes one only hope she keeps making comedies like this, as every escalation, cutaway, and lighting cue is perfectly executed. Doug may be a terrible director, but she proves to be a great one. Go to Full Review Guy Lodge Variety 2d
A Tony-winning stage actor who has long been a trusty indie ensemble player, Brill seizes his most substantial film role to date with sneering relish. Go to Full Review Mel Valentin ScreenAnarchy 18h
Undoubtedly will make a fine addition to the collections of cringe-comedy aficionados. Go to Full Review Scott Menzel We Live Entertainment 1d
9/10
The Musical is a film I honestly never thought would be made today. Go to Full Review Gregory Ellwood The Playlist 1d
B+
While the kids are pretty fantastic overall, it’s the collaboration between Brill and Bonilla that takes Heller’s screenplay to another level. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Giselle Bonilla

Director

Will Brill

Actor

Gillian Jacobs

Actor

Rob Lowe

Actor

Michael Strassner

Actor

Alexander Heller

Screenwriter
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Movie Info

Synopsis A disgruntled theater teacher takes down the school by producing the most inappropriate middle school musical imaginable.
Director
Giselle Bonilla
Producer
Rob Lowe, Greg Lauritano, Alexander Heller, Findlay Brown, Jordan Backhus
Screenwriter
Alexander Heller
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m