Booksmart Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 27, 2019

Booksmart

Release Date: Friday, May 24, 2019 Theaters

Director: Olivia Wilde

Starring: Skyler Gisondo • Beanie Feldstein • Jessica Williams • Jason Sudeikis • Lisa Kudrow

R Comedy 1 hr, 45 m

4.38 / 5.0

55% WILL SEE 45% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story follows two academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, suddenly realize that they should have worked less and played more. Determined never to fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.

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Who stars in Booksmart – Cast List

S
Skyler Gisondo
Superman, Vacation
B
Beanie Feldstein
Lady Bird, Drive-Away Dolls
J
Jessica Williams
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, The Incredible Jessica James
Jason Sudeikis
The Angry Birds Movie 3, Angry Birds
L
Lisa Kudrow
P.S. I Love You, The Boss Baby: Family Business
W
Will Forte
The Breadwinner, Coyote vs. Acme
M
Molly Gordon
The Sheep Detectives, Am I OK?
B
Billie Lourd
Smurfs, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
E
Eduardo Franco
Hoppers, The Package
K
Kaitlyn Dever
A House of Dynamite, Godzilla X Kong: Supernova

Who is making Booksmart – Crew List

A look at Booksmart behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Olivia Wilde last helmed Don't Worry Darling and Perfect. The film's writer Sarah Haskins last penned 80 For Brady and Lunch Lady.

Director: Olivia Wilde
Screenwriters: Sarah Haskins
Emily Harper
Katie Silberman
Producers: Chelsea Barnard
David Distenfeld
Megan Ellison
Natalie Portman
Annette Savitch

Studios: Annapurna Pictures
Production Company: Gloria Sanchez Productions
Handsomecharlie Films

Production – What we know about the Booksmart

Key Facts

This is Olivia Wilde's directorial debut.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2019

Completed

Changed Booksmart movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production began in Los Angeles, California.

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for for strong sexual content and language throughout, drug use and drinking - all involving teens
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Booksmart Trailers and Clips

Booksmart

Official Trailer

Booksmart

Redband Trailer

Booksmart Release Date: When was the film released?

Booksmart was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 24 , 2019. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Aladdin, BrightBurn and Isabelle.