Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
A Little Friendship Never Killed Anyone.
Overview
Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social interactions like the plague while secretly making spirited, bizarre films with Earl, his only friend. But both his anonymity and friendship threaten to unravel when his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie is based on Jesse Andrews' novel 'The Fault in Our Stars', but it takes a different approach by focusing more on the male perspective, providing a fresh take on the teenage cancer genre. It also explores themes relevant to modern society such as the struggles of growing up, maintaining relationships, and dealing with loss.
- Poignant storytelling with a unique narrative structure, exceptional performances by Thomas Mann and Olivia Cooke, thought-provoking themes on friendship, love, and loss, and a blend of humor and drama that creates a compelling viewing experience.
Fun Facts
- The character of Rachel (the dying girl) is named after the director's own sister who died from cancer. The movie was filmed in just 23 days due to budget constraints. The film's unique title is a play on words, as 'Me and Earl' refers to the two main characters, while 'Dying Girl' alludes to Rachel's condition.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"A Little Friendship Never Killed Anyone."
Italiano
IT
Title: Quel fantastico peggior anno della mia vita
"Una bella amicizia non ha mai ucciso nessuno"
Português
PT
Title: Eu, o Earl e a Tal Miúda
"Uma amizadezinha nunca matou ninguêm"
Türkçe
TR
Title: Ben, Earl ve Ölen Kız
"Biraz dostluk kimseyi öldürmez."
Pусский
RU
Title: Я, Эрл и умирающая девушка
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Magyar
HU
Title: Én, Earl és a csaj, aki meg fog halni
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Crew
Reviews
Really fresh movie and story with great performances by Mann and Cooke. Great directing. Not the funniest nor the deepest movie but a small jewel nonetheless.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Featurette
Featurette: Martin Scorsese & Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Conversation
Featurette
Featurette: The Part About The Animator
Trailer
Greg's Trailer