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Mid90s Review

Mid90s (2018) is a feature film that earns attention for its storytelling, performances, and filmmaking—not simply its music.

Story and Characters

A lonely Los Angeles teenager finds friendship and a sense of belonging among older skateboarders in Jonah Hill’s coming-of-age debut.

Performances and Direction

Sunny Suljic gives Stevie an affecting mix of vulnerability and eagerness to impress. The largely naturalistic ensemble makes the group’s jokes, conflicts, and shifting loyalties feel lived-in.

Filmmaking and Themes

The intimate 4:3 framing, period music, and skateboarding scenes evoke a specific time without relying entirely on nostalgia. Some characters remain sketches, and the film’s rough behavior is not always examined deeply, but its emotional observations ring true.

The Final Verdict

A modest, sometimes painful portrait of adolescence and the complicated search for acceptance.

Movie Information

  • Title: Mid90s
  • Year: 2018
  • Director: Jonah Hill
  • Format: Film