Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film refreshingly insightful and progressive in its treatment of teen sexuality, with smart humor and an adult emotional perspective.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alex’s relationship with Claire is unsettled when meeting Elliott prompts him to question his assumed heterosexual future.
The plot foregrounds Alex’s attraction to Elliott and his effort to understand himself in a contemporary high school environment.
Alex’s plans to lose his virginity and the resulting romantic confusion drive the film’s humorous and candid situations.
Alex’s changing feelings affect his relationships with Claire, Elliott, and his close high school friends.
Films like Alex Strangelove, and why
Love, Simon
Shared coming of age story, teen sexuality, friendship, and warm queer self-discovery.
The Edge of Seventeen
Shared high school setting, sexual identity exploration, awkward humor, and emotionally sincere adolescence.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Shared witty teen comedy-drama tone, relationship uncertainty, and friendship-centered self-discovery.
Movie Details
- Director
- Craig Johnson
- Release Date
- 2018-04-16
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1591)
Cast
- Daniel Doheny
- Madeline Weinstein
- Antonio Marziale
- Daniel Zolghadri
- Fred Hechinger
- Nik Dodani
- Dante Costabile
- Annie Q. Riegel
- Kathryn Erbe
- Joanna Adler
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 Alex Strangelove about?
- 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.
- What is Alex Strangelove like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Alex Strangelove as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Alex Strangelove violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Alex Strangelove.
- What did critics think of Alex Strangelove?
- Critics broadly found the film refreshingly insightful and progressive in its treatment of teen sexuality, with smart humor and an adult emotional perspective.
- Which films are like Alex Strangelove?
- Films with a similar feel include Love, Simon, The Edge of Seventeen, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
- How long is Alex Strangelove?
- Alex Strangelove runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Alex Strangelove?
- In United States, Alex Strangelove streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
