Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- campy
- irreverent
- teen movie night
- pride month
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a humorous and surprisingly smart exploration of high-school relationship dynamics and teen stereotypes, though overall assessments were mixed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tanner's outing turns his sexuality into a social accessory, forcing him to weigh public popularity against personal authenticity.
The clique queens are heightened archetypes whose rivalry and makeover schemes create an intentionally flamboyant comic register.
Caprice, 'Shley, and Fawcett compete for supremacy while using Tanner to strengthen their social positions.
Tanner is treated as the fashionable gay best friend accessory, exposing the instrumental nature of the queens' interest in him.
Films like G.B.F., and why
Mean Girls
shared high school comedy, queer coming-of-age themes, and sharp satire of teenage social hierarchies
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
shared lgbtq teen identity themes, friendship conflicts, and irreverent adolescent humor
The Half of It
shared queer coming-of-age premise, witty tone, and tension between popularity and authentic friendship
Movie Details
- Director
- Darren Stein
- Release Date
- 2014-01-17
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (411)
Cast
- Michael J. Willett
- Paul Iacono
- Sasha Pieterse
- Andrea Bowen
- Xosha Roquemore
- Molly Tarlov
- Evanna Lynch
- JoJo
- Derek Mio
- Mia Rose Frampton
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is G.B.F. about?
- A newly outed teenager becomes the coveted accessory in a vicious high-school clique war, then must reclaim his identity and real friendships.
- What is G.B.F. like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of G.B.F. as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is G.B.F. violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in G.B.F..
- What did critics think of G.B.F.?
- Critics generally found the film a humorous and surprisingly smart exploration of high-school relationship dynamics and teen stereotypes, though overall assessments were mixed.
- Which films are like G.B.F.?
- Films with a similar feel include Mean Girls, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and The Half of It.
- How long is G.B.F.?
- G.B.F. runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch G.B.F.?
- In United States, G.B.F. streams on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
