When you don’t fit in, stand tall|Sep. 13, 2019|United States|101 Min.|TV-PG
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance
Description: “Tall Girl” (2019) is a heartfelt story about 16-year-old Jodi Kreyman, who stands at 6 ft 1.5 inches tall. Her height has been a source of insecurity since childhood, often leading to teasing from classmates who joke, “How’s the weather up there?” In contrast, her older sister, Harper, is of average height and a successful beauty pageant contestant. Jodi’s longtime friend, Jack Dunkleman, frequently asks her out, but she hesitates, partly because he is much shorter than her.
When Stig Mohlin, a charming Swedish exchange student, joins her class, Jodi is instantly drawn to him, as are many other girls in the school. However, Kimmy Stitcher, Jodi’s bully, begins showing Stig around, much to Jodi’s dismay. To Jack’s disappointment, Stig ends up staying at his house as part of the host family. Seeking advice, Jodi turns to Harper, who helps her with a complete makeover to catch Stig’s attention.
Kimmy and her friend Schnipper play a cruel prank on Jodi by pretending to be Stig and inviting her to the homecoming dance. Overwhelmed, Jodi hides in the bathroom, only to later stumble upon Stig playing the piano. They bond over a duet of “I’ve Never Been in Love Before” from the musical “Guys and Dolls.”
Meanwhile, Jodi’s father organizes a meeting of the Tip Toppers, a club for tall people, at their home, which embarrasses her. When Stig calls to invite her to watch a musical, Jodi initially thinks it’s another prank but eventually accepts. Jack becomes jealous when she arrives at his house to see Stig. Despite Jack’s interruptions, Stig walks Jodi home, and they share a kiss. Later, feeling guilty, Stig seeks Jack’s advice, who suggests he focus on Kimmy instead. This leaves Jodi furious with Jack when she finds out.
The film explores themes of self-acceptance, love, and the challenges of standing out in a world that often values conformity.
Cast director: Nzingha Stewart
Cast actor: Ava Michelle, Sabrina Carpenter, Steve Zahn, Griffin Gluck, Clara Wilsey, Paris Berelc, Angela Kinsey, Bria Condon, Luke Eisner, Anjelika Washington
Original name: Tall Girl