Tall Girl (2019)

Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.

Director:

Nzingha Stewart

Writer:

Sam Wolfson

Stars:

Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Sabrina Carpenter

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ava Michelle	...	Jodi Kreyman
Griffin Gluck	...	Jack Dunkleman
Sabrina Carpenter	...	Harper Kreyman
Paris Berelc	...	Liz
Luke Eisner	...	Stig Mohlin
Clara Wilsey	...	Kimmy Stitcher
Angela Kinsey	...	Helaine Kreyman
Steve Zahn	...	Richie Kreyman
Anjelika Washington	...	Fareeda
Rico Paris	...	Schnipper
Bria Condon	...	Crystal Spitz
Shane Guilbeau	...	Bob Brickman
Christina Moses	...	Nina Dunkleman
Andrew Brodeur	...	Will
Jason Rogel	...	Dr. Sager

Storyline

Jodi (Ava Michelle) has always been the tallest girl in school - and she's always been uncomfortable with it. After slouching her way through life for 16 years and being made fun of by classmates, Jodi meets Stig (Luke Eisner), a seemingly perfect Swedish foreign exchange student who's even taller than she is. Jodi's new crush turns her world upside down and throws her into a surprising love triangle, but with the help of her two best friends (Griffin Gluck, Anjelika Washington) as well as her beauty queen sister Harper (Sabrina Carpenter), Jodi comes to realize that she's far more than her insecurities about her appearance have led her to believe.

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Plot Keywords:

heightism | tall girl | coming of age | teenager | teenage girl | 

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Taglines:

When you don't fit in, stand tall.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The high school is named after American civil rights activists Ruby Bridges. She was the first African-American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis in 1960.

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Goofs

When Jodie gets the text message and video from Liz it is shown on her phone as if Jodie were the one sending them, not receiving.

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Quotes

Jack Dunkleman: It's like I've been in love with this girl since elementary school, and this new guy just steps in and blows up my seven-year plan. Like, that's not cool, and he's going to end up with Kimmy, and Jodi'll spend the rest of her life pining for the one guy taller than her. And where does that leave me?
Fareeda: Sometimes I wonder what it'd be like to go to lunch with my friends and have them ask me about my problems.
Jack Dunkleman: Oh, and furthermore...

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Crazy Credits

During the end credits, the students are seen dancing at prom.

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Connections

References Ghost (1990)

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Soundtracks

Mariah
Performed by lilbootycall
Written by Michael Bocanegra and Logan Forsythe
Courtesy of Warner Records/Glow-Up Music
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

It's cute and relatable

I liked the movie. I'm 5'11" and have had these struggles and comments my whole life so I can only imagine a girl that's gone above 6'. I'm not athletic, actually I'm a klutz, so guess my height didn't serve me in anyway to make it cool. I get not everyone can relate and that's fine but I can. Never having shoes in my size, dating guys who are insecure about me towering over them, clothes never fitting, etc. Funny part is, I married a Swede who is only 5'3" 😂 I got a good kick out of the Swede giant thingy even though his accent was terrible. It actually is kind of hurtful that so many people who I'm guessing aren't any taller than 5'8" are condemning this like it's not an issue. They've made movies and shows about being overweight, I can't relate to that personally but I enjoyed them and felt empathy for that struggle. I would never judge another's struggle or hardship so if you can't relate, move on.

Details

Official Sites:

Netflix

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tall Girl

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wonderland Sound and Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1