# The Kissing Booth (2018)

> A spirited high school romantic comedy follows Elle as a carnival stunt turns her forbidden crush into a test of loyalty, desire, and friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248562

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy
- Director: Vince Marcello
- Cast: Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi, Molly Ringwald, Stephen Jennings, Carson White, Meganne Young, Frances Sholto-Douglas
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3799232/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: breezy, earnest, witty, lazy afternoon, teen movie night

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