Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly appreciated the inclusive cast, queer representation, performances, and accessible humor, while finding the screenplay somewhat cautious and conventional.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Paige pursues girls while navigating ordinary school, friendship, and romantic complications in a socially accepting environment.
Paige initially pursues Gabriela but develops feelings for teammate AJ, creating the central romantic complication.
Paige is forced onto the track team, where athletic participation becomes intertwined with friendship and romantic discovery.
The high school track team and Paige’s friends provide recurring comic and emotional support around her romantic uncertainty.
Films like Crush, and why
The Half of It
inclusive queer teen romance with coming-of-age themes, friendship, and an uplifting tone
Love, Simon
high school romantic comedy centered on queer identity, friendship, and emotionally sincere first love
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
warm adolescent romance with a love triangle, school social dynamics, and breezy humor
Booksmart
queer coming-of-age comedy balancing romantic confusion, friendship, and affirming representation
Movie Details
- Director
- Sammi Cohen
- Release Date
- 2022-04-29
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (506)
Cast
- Rowan Blanchard
- Auliʻi Cravalho
- Isabella Ferreira
- Tyler Alvarez
- Teala Dunn
- Rico Paris
- Aasif Mandvi
- Michelle Buteau
- Megan Mullally
- Addie Weyrich
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Crush about?
- A reluctant high school track recruit finds her artistic confidence and a more genuine romance while navigating a crush that refuses to stay simple.
- What is Crush like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Crush as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Crush violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Crush.
- What did critics think of Crush?
- Critics broadly appreciated the inclusive cast, queer representation, performances, and accessible humor, while finding the screenplay somewhat cautious and conventional.
- Which films are like Crush?
- Films with a similar feel include The Half of It, Love, Simon, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Booksmart.
- How long is Crush?
- Crush runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Crush?
- In United States, Crush streams on Hulu.
