The Half of It (2020)
A shy student helps a jock woo a girl, but their unexpected friendship complicates everything.
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.
How intense is The Half of It?
The Half of It has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The Half of It feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingromanticearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFull attention
Where to stream The Half of It
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Half of It for you?
Is The Half of It scary?
No. The Half of It is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Half of It gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Half of It sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Half of It OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Half of It?
The Half of It runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream The Half of It?
The Half of It is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Half of It have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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