# Alex Strangelove (2018)

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**Runtime**: 99 min
**Genres**: Comedy, Drama
**Directed by**: Craig Johnson
**Written by**: Craig Johnson
**Starring**: Daniel Doheny, Madeline Weinstein, Antonio Marziale, Daniel Zolghadri, Fred Hechinger, Nik Dodani

> *Love can be confusing*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Suburban backyard summer party, laughter and a keg. Alex stands at the edge of a crowd, his girlfriend waiting, a college guy watching. Craig Johnson frames adolescent confusion with humor.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, playful, tender

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