The Half of It
Summary: When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush.
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
MPAA: PG-13
Production: Likely Story
Distributor: Netflix
Country: United States
Language: English
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