Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity.
A young coming-of-age tale about a teenage boy, Simon Spier, goes through a different kind of Romeo and Juliet story. Simon has a love connection with a boy, Blue, by email, but the only problem is that Simon has no idea who he's talking to. Simon must discover who that boy is--who Blue is. Along the way, he tries to find himself as well.Written by
Paul
When Garrett originally announces the Halloween party at Bram's, he tells people that it's on Friday night. However, when Simon later invites Martin to the same party, he tells him it's on Saturday. See more »
Quotes
Simon:
Dear students of Creekwood High. As anyone with a half decent data plan already knows, a recent post on this very website declared that I was gay. The delivery left something to be desired, but the message is true. I am... gay. For a long time, I was killing myself to hide that fact. I had all these reasons, it was unfair that only gay people had to come out, I was sick of change, but the truth is, I was just scared. First, I thought it was just a gay thing but then I realised that no matter ...
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Crazy Credits
At the end of the closing credits, on the right side of the screen, it reads "#gtfo". This is an internet initialism for "get the fuck out." It is, in effect, telling audience members to leave the theater. See more »
Alternate Versions
For the theatrical release in India, while the censor board themselves outright deny this; a majority of cinemas around the country pulled the film from cinemas after reports broke that the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) had banned the film. This was completely denied by the board who in fact revealed that the film had in fact been passed with an 'A' rating (for adults aged 18+ only) with two censorship cuts. What was cut from the film has not as of yet been revealed.The See more »
Love Lies
Written by Khalid (as Khalid Robinson), Normani (as Normani Hamilton), Ryan Vojtesak, Tayla Parx (as Tayla Parx) and Jamil Chammas
Performed by Khalid & Normani
Courtesy of RCA Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
Khalid appears courtesy of Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records
Normani appears courtesy of S10 Entertainment & Media See more »
I didn't think I would, but - I loved it.
The first 15 minutes or so, I cringed a few times, thinking it was going to be too clever, too cute, and too precious for its own good.
But even my cynical, hard-hearted self soon melted with the realization that the intelligence, depth, and charm were all legitimate and sincere.
I left the theater with a full heart and am confident "Love, Simon" will remain with me as one of my favorites of this new film year.