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A Girl Like Him is a coming of age drama centered around a small-town teen who makes a surprising life change, spiraling their lifelong best friend into a dark place when he realizes things will never be the same between them.
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A Girl Like Him (2025)
101 min
In a small, close-knit town, lifelong best friends Justin and Lennon (or Lena) each harbor deep secrets. As the school year begins, the arrival of a new student helps Lennon explore their identity, while Justin’s hidden feelings for their friend intensify, driving tension and conflict. Over one summer, their bonds are tested, leading to emotional and potentially destructive confrontations, as friendship, love, and self-discovery collide.