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The Half of It

7.120201h 44mPG-13MovieComedyRomanceDrama

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

DirectorAlice Wu
WriterAlice Wu
ProducersM. Blair Breard·Alice Wu

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alice Wu

LLLeah Lewis
Leah Lewis
Ellie Chu
DDDaniel Diemer
Daniel Diemer
Paul Munsky
ALAlexxis Lemire
Alexxis Lemire
Aster Flores
EMEnrique Murciano
Enrique Murciano
Deacon Flores
WNWolfgang Novogratz
Wolfgang Novogratz
Trig Carson
CCCatherine Curtin
Catherine Curtin
Colleen Munsky
BBBecky Ann Baker
Becky Ann Baker
Mrs. Geselschap
CCCollin Chou
Collin Chou
Edwin Chu
MDMacIntyre Dixon
MacIntyre Dixon
Father Shanley
ATAlec Tincher
Alec Tincher
Senior Guy (In Hallway)
BFBonnie Flannery
Bonnie Flannery
Senior Girl (In Hallway)
TCTyler Crozier
Tyler Crozier
Truck Teen

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The Half of It — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Half of It?

The Half of It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is The Half of It on Netflix?

Yes — The Half of It is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Half of It on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Half of It isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Half of It for free?

The Half of It is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.