The Kissing Booth

"She can tell her best friend anything, except this one thing."

2018 1h 45m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 7,524

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.

“She can tell her best friend anything, except this one thing.”

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Cast

Joey King
Elle Evans
Joel Courtney
Lee Flynn
Jacob Elordi
Noah Flynn
Molly Ringwald
Mrs. Flynn
Stephen Jennings
Mike Evans
Carson White
Brad Evans
Meganne Young
Rachel
Frances Sholto-Douglas
British Beauty

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vince Marcello
Writers: Vince Marcello
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Kissing Booth Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vince Marcello, shot by Anastas N. Michos. 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 Patrick Kirst. 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 Paul Millspaugh 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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Joey King and Joel Courtney and Jacob Elordi carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "She can tell her best friend anything, except this one thing.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3799232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Vince Marcello directs. Anastas N. Michos behind the camera. Patrick Kirst scores. Paul Millspaugh cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Part of the "The Kissing Booth Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Vince Marcello, shot by Anastas N. Michos. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Patrick Kirst. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Paul Millspaugh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Joey King and Joel Courtney and Jacob Elordi carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "She can tell her best friend anything, except this one thing.".
8IMDB entry: tt3799232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.