The F**k-It List
A high-achieving teenager turns his viral list of missed experiences into a rebellion against résumé-driven adulthood.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- irreverent
- rebellious
- witty
- teen movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly rejected the film as tone deaf and unrealistic, despite its timely premise about achievement pressure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Brett abandons his carefully optimized GPA and college resume to pursue experiences and goals he chose himself.
Brett's personal F**k-It List spreads online and resonates with teenagers beyond his immediate social circle.
The plot directly targets the educational-industrial complex and parents' pressure to convert childhood into résumé-building.
The F**k-It List gives Brett a concrete sequence of risks and desires through which he challenges his fearful routine.
Films like The F**k-It List, and why
The Edge of Seventeen
teen comedy centered on adolescent rebellion, parental expectations, and self-discovery
Booksmart
high school coming-of-age comedy balancing social pressure, friendship, and personal independence
The Spectacular Now
youth-oriented comedy about rejecting prescribed success and pursuing an authentic life
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Duggan
- Release Date
- 2020-07-01
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (520)
Cast
- Eli Brown
- Madison Iseman
- Marcus Scribner
- Jerry O'Connell
- Natalie Zea
- Callan Mulvey
- Camryn Manheim
- Karan Brar
- Aqueela Zoll
- Andrew Bachelor
Where to watch in United States
- 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 The F**k-It List about?
- A high-achieving teenager turns his viral list of missed experiences into a rebellion against résumé-driven adulthood.
- What is The F**k-It List like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The F**k-It List as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The F**k-It List violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The F**k-It List as mild.
- What did critics think of The F**k-It List?
- Critics broadly rejected the film as tone deaf and unrealistic, despite its timely premise about achievement pressure.
- Which films are like The F**k-It List?
- Films with a similar feel include The Edge of Seventeen, Booksmart, and The Spectacular Now.
- How long is The F**k-It List?
- The F**k-It List runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch The F**k-It List?
- In United States, The F**k-It List is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
