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How to Talk to Girls at Parties

How to Talk to Girls at Parties

Some girls are out of this world

20176.01h 43m

Overview

In 1970s London, a teenage outsider named Enn falls in love with a rebellious alien girl named Zan, who has come to Earth for a party. Together, they navigate the complexities of intergalactic culture and the trials of first love.

Directed by John Cameron Mitchell
Written by Neil Gaiman, Philippa Goslett, John Cameron Mitchell
Produced by Iain Canning, Howard Gertler, John Cameron Mitchell
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Top Cast

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Zan

Alex Sharp

Alex Sharp

Enn

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Boadicea

Matt Lucas

Matt Lucas

PT Wain

Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson

PT Stella

Abraham Lewis

Abraham Lewis

Vic

Ethan Lawrence

Ethan Lawrence

John

Edward Petherbridge

Edward Petherbridge

PT First

Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

Marion, Enn’s Mother

Tom Brooke

Tom Brooke

PT Waldo

Themes & Keywords

galaxylondon, england1970spunk rockalienbased on short storycroydon

About How to Talk to Girls at Parties

How to Talk to Girls at Parties is a comedy, music, romance, science fiction film released in 2017 exploring themes of galaxy, london, england, 1970s, punk rock, alien, based on short story. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell, it stars Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman. In 1970s London, a teenage outsider named Enn falls in love with a rebellious alien girl named Zan, who has come to Earth for a party. Together, they navigate the complexities of intergalactic culture and the trials of first love.

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