A quirky teenager navigates small-town high school and a bizarre family with deadpan humor and a hopeful heart.
Absurdist humor. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video.
Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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