Mid90s (2018)

Follows Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 1990s-era Los Angeles who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and a group of new friends that he meets at a Motor Avenue skate shop.

Director:

Jonah Hill

Writer:

Jonah Hill

Stars:

Sunny Suljic, Katherine Waterston, Lucas Hedges

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sunny Suljic	...	Stevie
Katherine Waterston	...	Dabney
Lucas Hedges	...	Ian
Na-kel Smith	...	Ray
Olan Prenatt	...	Fuckshit
Gio Galicia	...	Ruben
Ryder McLaughlin	...	Fourth Grade
Alexa Demie	...	Estee
Fig Camila Abner	...	Angela
Liana Perlich	...	Teresa
Ama Elsesser	...	Zoe
Judah Estrella Borunda	...	Sam
Mecca Allen	...	Sara
Aramis Hudson	...	Skate Shop Customer
Sonny Greenback	...	5-0 Kid

Storyline

This movie follows a teenager named Stevie growing up in Los Angeles. He's struggling with his family, including his co-dependent single mom and his abusive older brother, and at school, where his richer friends seem to overlook him. When Stevie befriends a crew of skateboarders, he learns some tough lessons about class, race, and privilege.

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Plot Keywords:

number in title | coming of age | skateboarding | older brother younger brother relationship | friend | 

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Taglines:

Fall. Get back up.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, sexual content, drug and alcohol use, some violent behavior/disturbing images - all involving minors

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mid90s

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$258,157, 21 October 2018, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$7,362,439, 23 December 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

A24, IAC Films, Waypoint Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jonah Hill said that Kids (1995), This Is England (2006), Ratcatcher (1999), and The Sandlot (1993) inspired him to make this film.

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Goofs

When Stevie and his friends are shown skating down the middle of the street a 2003-2011 black Lincoln Town Car is clearly seen driving towards the camera. Later in the film they are shown skating down the same street and this time the modern Lincoln is driving away from the camera.

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Quotes

Ruben: I'm skating like shit today, man.
Stevie: Looks cool to me.

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Crazy Credits

The A24 logo at the start of the film is made of skateboards.

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Connections

Referenced in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Jonah Hill/Bo Burnham/Jim James (2018)

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Soundtracks

I'm That Type of Nigga
Written by Fatlip (as Derrick Stewart), Imani Wilcox (as Emandu Wilcox), Tré Hardson (as Trevant Hardson), Romye Robinson, J. Swift (as Juan Martinez), Bucwhead (as Rashaan Jackson)
Produced by J. Swift
Performed by The Pharcyde

User Reviews

Hill doesn't disappoint with his debut film, Mid90s.

Jonah Hill's directorial debut is an instant classic that is daring, heartwarming, and a visual masterpiece. The film follows Stevie, a 13 year old boy, who is searching to belong. He finds his place in a group of neighbourhood skateboarders, and learns that the life he imagines they live is much different than it seems. Hill's writing skillfully ensures that there are no details unnecessary to the story, and that no strings are left untied. Perfectly capturing the essence of finding family, love, and brotherhood, Hill's debut feels raw and perfectly balanced throughout. There are moments to laugh, moments to cry, and moments to feel an overwhelming nostalgia and joy. Hill's writing is clearly influenced by his own experiences growing up as a skateboarder in the middle of the 90s. The soundtrack to this film is the best I have heard for 2018. Although this film is somewhat niche due to it's subject matter, there will be something for every movie lover to enjoy. The cast of this film feel real and perfectly portray the characters they represent. This film will rejuvenate your youth, reminding you of conversations you've had as a teen. Jonah Hill ignited the Toronto International Film Festival with an unexpected- yet incredible, first film. I was left stunned, and you will be too.