A Girl Like Him

"Sometimes the heart wants what it can't have."

2025 1h 41m EN

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★4.0TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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In a small, close-knit town, lifelong best friends Justin and Lennon (or Lena) each harbor deep secrets. As the school year begins, the arrival of a new student helps Lennon explore their identity, while Justin’s hidden feelings for their friend intensify, driving tension and conflict. Over one summer, their bonds are tested, leading to emotional and potentially destructive confrontations, as friendship, love, and self-discovery collide.

“Sometimes the heart wants what it can't have.”

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Cast

Melanie Wozniak
Lennon Grey
John-Paul Howard
Justin Beckett
Logan Rudolph
Todd Zdinzki
Geneva Cimone
Kate Orsini
Gloria Grey
Tovah Feldshuh
Noona Grey
Ron Roggé
Mr. Beckett
Terri Apple
Mrs. Beckett

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Amy S. Weber
Writers: Amy S. Weber, Lena Murisier
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released last year.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Amy S. Weber, shot by Istvan Lettang. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Bateman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Samantha Shelman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Melanie Wozniak and John-Paul Howard and Logan Rudolph carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sometimes the heart wants what it can't have.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21152674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Amy S. Weber directs. Istvan Lettang behind the camera. David Bateman scores. Samantha Shelman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Amy S. Weber, shot by Istvan Lettang. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Bateman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Samantha Shelman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Melanie Wozniak and John-Paul Howard and Logan Rudolph carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Sometimes the heart wants what it can't have.".
8IMDB entry: tt21152674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.