Almost Popular
Two determined high school sophomores risk embarrassment and friendship to break into the clique that controls their school’s social scene.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- sincere
- lazy afternoon
- teen movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Susie and Bobbie pursue membership in the elite POP Girls because popularity governs the school’s social hierarchy.
The friends’ quest unfolds through a series of unfortunate and humiliating attempts to gain acceptance.
Susie and Bobbie pursue their status dream together, making their bond central to the quest.
The protagonists attempt to become part of a carefully defined popular group rather than simply pursuing private goals.
Films like Almost Popular, and why
Mean Girls
Shared teen comedy setting, popularity hierarchy, female friendship, and sharp social satire.
Booksmart
Shared coming-of-age humor, school social competition, friendship tensions, and self-discovery.
The DUFF
Shared high school popularity quest, outsider protagonist, romantic and social embarrassment, and breezy comedy.
Easy A
Shared teen comedy tone, reputation anxiety, social performance, and escalating attempts to reshape identity.
Movie Details
- Director
- Nayip Ramos
- Release Date
- 2025-08-28
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (5)
Cast
- Ruby Rose Turner
- Reid Miller
- Isabella Ferreira
- Ellodee Carpenter
- Arden Myrin
- Kathleen Rose Perkins
- Elijah M. Cooper
- Avi Angel
- Victoria Caro
- Sharlize True
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Almost Popular about?
- Two determined high school sophomores risk embarrassment and friendship to break into the clique that controls their school’s social scene.
- What is Almost Popular like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Almost Popular as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Almost Popular violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Almost Popular.
- Which films are like Almost Popular?
- Films with a similar feel include Mean Girls, Booksmart, The DUFF, and Easy A.
- How long is Almost Popular?
- Almost Popular runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Almost Popular?
- In United States, Almost Popular is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
