Direction
Will Gluck's direction gives Easy A a distinct identity in comedy storytelling.
Easy A is olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing.
At a Glance
Full titleEasy A
DirectorWill Gluck
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish
Release date2010-09-16
GenreComedy
Runtime1h 33m
Why Easy A stands out
Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip
Easy A (2010) opens with olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing.
Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor.
With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents and a little help from a long-time crush, Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumor mill once and for all.
As a theatrical anime release, Easy A combines comedy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
Whether you watch for action, drama, or genre staples, Easy A is a practical pick to track on MovieLinks for streaming links, ratings, and related lists.
Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing.
Memorable characters
The cast gives Easy A emotional weight beyond the comedy and set pieces.
Rewatch appeal
Fans return to Easy A for quotable moments, callbacks, and crowd-pleasing scenes.
Genre impact
Easy A is frequently recommended alongside the best comedy films of its era.
Story
Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip
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World and premise
Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing.
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How the story starts
Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor.
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Characters and conflict
With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents and a little help from a long-time crush, Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumor mill once and for all.
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Stakes rise
As a theatrical anime release, Easy A combines comedy storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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Themes and tone
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Why fans keep watching
Easy A keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Directed by Will Gluck.
Genres include Comedy.
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FAQ
How long is Easy A?
Easy A runs 1h 33m.
What is Easy A about?
Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing. Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor. With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents and a little help from a long-time crush, Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumor mill once and for all.
Who directed Easy A?
Easy A was directed by Will Gluck.
Where can I watch Easy A?
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