Alex Strangelove
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| Directed by | Craig Johnson |
| Written by | Craig Johnson |
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| Cinematography | Hilary Spera |
| Edited by | Jennifer Lee |
| Music by | Nathan Larson |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Alex Strangelove is a 2018 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Craig Johnson and starring Daniel Doheny, Antonio Marziale and Madeline Weinstein.
The film had its world premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival on April 14, 2018. It was released on June 8, 2018 on Netflix.
Plot
High school student Alex Truelove has long been best friends with Claire, but after discovering her mother is having tests for cancer, they kiss and begin dating. They plan to book a hotel room. At a party, Alex meets Elliot, an openly gay teenager, and begins to have feelings for him as well, leading him to question his sexuality.
During the evening of their first time having sex, Alex admits to Claire that he has feelings for someone else and she throws him out. Avoiding Elliot, Alex goes to a party where he drunkenly sleeps with a girl he only just met. Claire catches them, and Alex chases her into the night. He falls into a swimming pool where memories from his earlier life come back to him. Claire finds him outside of the pool, at which point he tells her that he is gay. They decide to still go to prom together anyway.
At prom, Claire reveals she has invited Elliot to be Alex's actual date, knowing that neither of them would actually make the move without her "passing the baton". While Alex is initially concerned about everyone watching him, he decides that his affection for Elliot is stronger and kisses him.
The story ends with Alex creating a video with Claire detailing his coming out, which is overlaid with real-life coming out videos from many other individuals.
Cast
- Daniel Doheny as Alex Truelove
- Antonio Marziale as Elliot
- Madeline Weinstein as Claire
- Daniel Zolghadri as Dell
- Nik Dodani as Blake
- Fred Hechinger as Josh
- Annie Q. as Sophie Hicks
- Ayden Mayeri as Hilary
- Kathryn Erbe as Helen
- Joanna P. Adler as Holly Truelove
- William Ragsdale as Ron Truelove
- Isabella Amara as Gretchen
- Sophie Faulkenberry as Sierra
- Dante Costabile as Dakota
- Isley Reust as Isley
Production
In May 2016, it was announced Craig Johnson would write and direct the film, with Jared Goldman, Ben Stiller and Nicholas Weinstock producing the film, under their Red Hour Films banner. STX Entertainment would distribute the film.[1] In April 2017, Netflix acquired the film, with STX Entertainment still producing the film.[2][3] That same month, Daniel Doheny joined the cast of the film.[4] In June 2017, Nik Dodani and Antonio Marziale joined the cast of the film.[5][6]
Filming
Principal photography began in May 2017.[7]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival on April 14, 2018.[8] It was released on June 8, 2018 on Netflix.[9]
References
- ^ McNary, Dave (May 9, 2016). "STX Partners With Ben Stiller for 'Alex Strangelove' Comedy". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 13, 2017). "Netflix Lands 'Alex Strangelove' From 'Wilson' Director Craig Johnson (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Uhlich, Keith (May 2, 2018). "'Alex Strangelove' Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 20, 2017). "'Alex Strangelove' to Star Newcomer Daniel Doheny (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 15, 2017). "Caitlin Mehner Joins 'Best Of Enemies'; Priyanka Bose Cast In 'Mortal'; Nik Dodani Boards 'Alex Strangelove'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 27, 2017). "Hannah Emily Anderson & Brittany Allen To Star In 'What Keeps You Alive'; Antonio Marziale Cast In 'Alex Strangelove'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Miller, Carly (June 16, 2017). "'Alex Strangelove' Filming In Ditmas Park This Week". Bklyner.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "Alex Strangelove". San Francisco International Film Festival. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Tracer, Dan (April 10, 2018). "Netfliz has another super gay announcement". Queerty.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.