# Alex Strangelove (2018)

> A tightly wound high school senior’s plans for a conventional first sexual experience unravel into an unexpectedly funny and heartfelt journey of queer self-discovery.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/353771

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Craig Johnson
- Cast: Daniel Doheny, Madeline Weinstein, Antonio Marziale, Daniel Zolghadri, Fred Hechinger, Nik Dodani, Dante Costabile, Annie Q. Riegel
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5688996/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, awkward, sincere, lazy sunday, teen movie night

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