Crush
When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she's been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovers what real love feels like.
Audience Sentiment
Seven minutes in heaven kiss
Slow middle stretch
The film dips significantly during its middle act where reviewers noted very little happens, then rebounds strongly during the romantic development between Paige and AJ
Crush receives mixed to positive reception, with consistent praise for Auli'i Cravalho's performance and the leads' chemistry, but criticism for predictable plotting and dialogue that feels out of touch. The film works best during its genuine romantic moments but suffers from typical teen comedy formula constraints.
Full cast
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Rowan Blanchard
Paige Evans
Auliʻi Cravalho
AJ Campos
Isabella Ferreira
Gabriela Campos
Tyler Alvarez
Dillon
Teala Dunn
Stacey Clark
Rico Paris
Tim
Aasif Mandvi
Coach Murray
Michelle Buteau
Principal Collins
Megan Mullally
Angie Evans
Addie Weyrich
Chantal
Jes Tom
Aya
Addyson Tabakin
Young Paige
Ty Demoya
Young Dillon
Zoe Gandolfo
Young AJ
Samsara Yett
Young Gabriela
Catherine McCafferty
Erin Billings
Ryan Drake Wilson
Voting Booth Attendant
Sam Robert Rogers
Stoner
Kristin Bauer-Gross
Teacher
Jess Rona
Announcer 1
Crew
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