Fanboys

• Adventure
• Comedy
• Crime

A boisterous and ultimately bittersweet road trip comedy, *Fanboys* follows a dedicated quartet of Star Wars obsessives in 1999 as they attempt a cross-country pilgrimage to show their terminally ill friend the highly-anticipated *The Phantom Menace* before it’s too late. The film’s humor doesn’t rely on broad gags, but instead stems from a lovingly detailed and often self-deprecating immersion in fan culture—the ridiculous rituals, the competitive collecting, and the endearing awkwardness of intense passion. While framed as a lighthearted adventure, the narrative tenderly explores themes of mortality, the meaning of friendship, and the comforting power of shared obsessions against the backdrop of youthful idealism colliding with harsh reality. It’s a celebration of unapologetic fandom, recognizing the escapism it offers even as it acknowledges the vulnerability of the fans themselves.