Tall Girl
Tall Girl

Tall Girl

2019Movie101 minEnglish

Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users73%
Director: Nzingha StewartGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Jodi Kreyman is a high school student who has been insecure about her height for years. She stands at 6'1" and is often teased by her classmates. Her best friend, Fareeda, tries to boost her confidence, while her family struggles to understand her struggles. When a charismatic Swedish foreign exchange student named Stig registers at her school, Jodi finds herself attracted to him, but her insecurities and the arrival of Stig's equally tall girlfriend Kimmy complicate matters.

Critical Reception

Tall Girl received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and unoriginal themes. Audience reception was mixed, with some viewers appreciating its message of self-acceptance and others finding it to be a shallow portrayal of teenage struggles.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise is relatable but the execution is often cliché and predictable.
  • While aiming for a positive message about self-love, the narrative feels underdeveloped and lacks genuine emotional depth.
  • The performances are adequate, but they can't entirely save a story that feels like it has been told many times before.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's attempt to promote body positivity and self-acceptance, particularly for taller individuals. Many found the story to be lighthearted and entertaining, though some felt it could have delved deeper into the characters' emotional journeys.

Fun Fact

The film was praised by some for casting a lead actress who is genuinely tall, as opposed to using visual effects or padding to make an actress appear taller.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I just noticed another review on this site for Tall Girl, and I think it is the only 1-star review I have ever seen on TMDB (there are certainly a lot of them at that other movie data and review site that shall remain unnamed). I have se...
The Movie Diorama

The Movie Dioram...

Tall Girl ironically belittles its message with a towering case of marginalised insolence. “You think your life is hard?” narrates the eponymous skyscraper-like girl in a condescending tone as if one was participating in a selfless therapeu...