Status Update (2018)

After teenager Kyle Moore is uprooted by his parents' separation, he's unable to fit into his new hometown. Then he stumbles upon a magical app that causes his social media updates to come true, which changes his entire life.

Director:

Scott Speer

Writer:

Jason Filardi

Stars:

Ross Lynch, Olivia Holt, Harvey Guillén

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ross Lynch	...	Kyle Moore
Olivia Holt	...	Dani McKenzie
Harvey Guillén	...	Lonnie Gregory (as Harvey Guillen)
Courtney Eaton	...	Charlotte Alden
Gregg Sulkin	...	Derek Lowe
Brec Bassinger	...	Maxi Moore
Maude Green	...	Cassie
Markian Tarasiuk	...	Brian Massey
Andrew Herr	...	Oliver
Micah	...	Bulldogs Player
Austin Anozie	...	Cooper (as Austin Obiajunwa)
Vivian Full	...	Beth
Tyronne L'Hirondelle	...	Mr.Gregory
Alexandra Siegel
Nicholas Lea	...	Coach Milligan

Storyline

After teenager Kyle Moore is uprooted by his parents' separation, he's unable to fit into his new hometown. Then he stumbles upon a magical app that causes his social media updates to come true, which changes his entire life.

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Plot Keywords:

social media | teenager | app | separated parents | high school | 

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Taglines:

What if your posts became a reality?

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude and suggestive humor, language, and some teen partying

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Ross Lynch (Kyle Moore), although the film, "had a great script", the cast of actors, "really had the freedom to improvise", which can be seen in the movie.

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Crazy Credits

There is a scene in the ending credits with a man going to the same booth as Kyle to get his phone fixed.

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Connections

References Point Break (1991)

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Soundtracks

Blow It Out
Written & performed by Darius Lux and Spencer Blair

User Reviews

Solid Teenage Flick

Looking at this film from the perspective of its target audience, which is basically teens/young adults, It quite a solid film. A story about being true to yourself, but its told in a unique way. Actors did fine, plot was well written if maybe slightly over the top at times. Its hard to write a film about wishes coming true because the wording of any wish can always be open to interpretation, but I think Status Update captures the magic of it quite well. The pace is good, Cinematics fine for a lower budget film. I wouldn't call it an overly funny film, although it does have its moments.

If you or your children like Glee, then you will probably like this. Its worth a watch if you like the Teenage Fantasy genre and a bit of fun; But not one for serious critics, hence some of the previous reviews.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site [United Kingdom] Official Site [Japan]

Country:

Canada USA China

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Status Update

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,205, 1 April 2018

Gross USA:

$4,764

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$416,178

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brightlight Pictures, DNA Pictures, Heyi Capital

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Color:

Color