Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- earnest
- witty
- lazy afternoon
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film derivative and emotionally unconvincing, arguing that its familiar rom-com clichés were paired with regressive ideas about relationships and masculinity.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Elle's attraction to Noah directly violates the friendship pact she shares with his brother Lee.
Elle begins as a never-been-kissed late-bloomer and navigates her first major romantic feelings.
The spring carnival, friendship pact, and romantic tensions all unfold within Elle's high school community.
The premise and critical consensus emphasize secret crushes, forbidden attraction, and heavily recycled romantic-comedy conventions.
Films like The Kissing Booth, and why
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
high school romantic comedy built around a secret crush, friendship complications, and familiar teen romance conventions
The DUFF
teen romantic comedy combining school social dynamics, best-friend loyalty, and an emotionally uncomplicated love triangle
The Perfect Date
youth-oriented romance centered on friendship rules, first love, and the pressures of high school popularity
Movie Details
- Director
- Vince Marcello
- Release Date
- 2018-05-11
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (7519)
Cast
- Joey King
- Joel Courtney
- Jacob Elordi
- Molly Ringwald
- Stephen Jennings
- Carson White
- Meganne Young
- Frances Sholto-Douglas
- Nathan Lynn
- Byron Langley
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Kissing Booth about?
- A spirited high school romantic comedy follows Elle as a carnival stunt turns her forbidden crush into a test of loyalty, desire, and friendship.
- What is The Kissing Booth like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Kissing Booth as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Kissing Booth violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Kissing Booth.
- What did critics think of The Kissing Booth?
- Critics broadly found the film derivative and emotionally unconvincing, arguing that its familiar rom-com clichés were paired with regressive ideas about relationships and masculinity.
- Which films are like The Kissing Booth?
- Films with a similar feel include To All the Boys I've Loved Before, The DUFF, and The Perfect Date.
- How long is The Kissing Booth?
- The Kissing Booth runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Kissing Booth?
- In United States, The Kissing Booth streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
