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I Like Movies

I Like Movies

20237.11h 39m

Overview

Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence Kweller gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.

Directed by Chandler Levack
Written by Chandler Levack
Produced by Lindsay Blair Goeldner
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Top Cast

Isaiah Lehtinen

Isaiah Lehtinen

Lawrence Kweller

Romina D'Ugo

Romina D'Ugo

Alana

Krista Bridges

Krista Bridges

Terri Kweller

Percy Hynes White

Percy Hynes White

Matt Macarchuck

Alex Ateah

Alex Ateah

Shannon

Andy McQueen

Andy McQueen

Brendan

Eden Cupid

Eden Cupid

Lauren P.

Anand Rajaram

Anand Rajaram

Mr. Olenick

Dan Beirne

Dan Beirne

Owen

Tanner Zipchen

Tanner Zipchen

Video Store Hottie

Themes & Keywords

high schoolfriendshipcanadanarcissismneurosismale friendshipdeath of fathersuburbiacoming of ageteen angstfilm in filmgriefsuburbontario, canadateenage boymale masturbationmasturbationvideo storeteen comedywoman directorsuburban angsthome moviesmother son relationshipcanadian youthyouth comedy2000sanxietyindependent filmperiod pieceburlingtonteenage friendshipbest friends

About I Like Movies

I Like Movies is a comedy, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of high school, friendship, canada, narcissism, neurosis, male friendship. Directed by Chandler Levack, it stars Isaiah Lehtinen, Romina D'Ugo, Krista Bridges. Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence Kweller gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.

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