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Mid90s

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In the 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new friends he meets at a skate shop.
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Critics Consensus

Mid90s tells a clear-eyed yet nostalgic coming-of-age tale that might mark the start of an auspicious new career for debuting writer-director Jonah Hill.

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Kathleen Sachs Chicago Reader 03/03/2020
An earnest effort that nonetheless relies too heavily on gimmicks. Go to Full Review
Simran Hans Observer (UK) 04/14/2019
2/5
The attempts at authentic stoner dialogue soon become tedious, with too little plot or character development grounding the inanity. Go to Full Review
Patrick Smith Independent (UK) 04/12/2019
3/5
Lending the film considerable ballast is an affecting performance by Sunny Suljic. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 11
3/4
Slender from a narrative standpoint, Mid90s largely succeeds thanks to the authentic characters -- and even more authentic dialogue -- offered by Hill. Go to Full Review
Nicolás Medina Peliplat 05/10/2025
10/10
In his directorial debut Jonah Hill proves that he understands how adolescence is not just a phase of life, but rather an attitude that carries as a souvenir several scars and several blows that mark us for the rest of our lives. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Max Greene InSession Film 08/01/2024
B+
Mid90s struggles with an identity, but manages to be entertaining and exotic. The cloud of memories remind all of us of our youth and the life-or-death struggles we went through in order to be the adult at the end of that journey. Go to Full Review
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W.L. C @WayneCampbell 4d It was okay. The L.A. Jonah Hill lived in was a far cry from the semi-rural blue collar towns I lived in during the mid-90s; we had completely different experiences as teens. I applaud his work here, though, and the passion in making this is evident. It was a nice touch to go so far as to shoot on a 16mm Arriflex and framing it in 90s-standard 1.33:1. And, as has been gushed over before, the soundtrack is fantastic. See more Wendel L @BRZRKR 4d Direção: Bom Atuação: Ok Roteiro: Ok Caracterização: Bom Soundtrack: Ok See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 14 Mid90s is a film that might seem simple at first glance, but it leaves a lasting impression. It doesn't limit itself to skateboarding or 90s culture; instead, it deals with something much deeper: the reality of growing up without even realizing it—especially when we aren't sure who we really are. "Sunburn" is just a kid—literally just a boy—searching for his place in the world, even if he doesn't consciously recognize that goal. He tries to fit into a group or subculture because he isn't getting what he needs for a healthy home life; much of this dynamic is explored through his older brother, who has suffered (and continues to suffer) from traumas that are virtually impossible to erase. It is as if the film were speaking directly to someone going through a life transition, showing us that, for much of our journey of self-discovery, we are not alone. (Em ingles por causa da ia controladora) See more Bobbo K @RT84120498 Jun 26 SPOILER AHEAD!!! My brother had me watch this. The ending is what it needs to be considering the car crash, I think it was reasonable. Personally, I would have ended the film with no dialogue to try make the scene feel different. Ray and Fourth Grade are the best characters, but this film makes it clear how flawed all the characters are. Fuck Shit is okay but kind of an idiot. But there has to be a film every now and then where most of the main cast are douchebags, because like the world isn't perfect. The way the film starts doesn't really explain why the story as a whole exists, it just seems Stevie finds them cool and they like him. Stevie having sex with a girl much older than him was something I didn't expect to be so uncomfortable with since he is a boy and the girl is older, but I am glad I was made uncomfortable or I would be worried. The skating scenes are the best part. I don't know whether it portrays the 90s well, talk to a kid from then. Do not watch with children. See more Joey J @RT68269878 Jun 20 Did not rep the 90’s that I lived through, especially getting into Skateboarding. I didn't even make it all the way through because of the BS and fabrication of how things were. Jonah Hill, you should be ashamed, you may have lived the 90’s but you did not grow up in this culture. I’d have more to say, but I won't. I would recommend not watching for people who actually lived the 90’s. See more Keith B. @Okbullard Jun 5 Wow nice job Jonah Hill, excellent film. I'd never heard of this one but what a nice surprise. Sunny Suljic was outstanding in this. There was plenty of excitement ,drama and sadness . It's definitely worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new friends he meets at a skate shop.
Director
Jonah Hill
Producer
Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Ken Kao, Jonah Hill, Lila Yacoub
Screenwriter
Jonah Hill
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Waypoint Entertainment, A24
Rating
R (Drug and Alcohol Use|Disturbing Images|Pervasive Language|Sexual Content|Some Violent Behavior)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 21, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.4M
Runtime
1h 24m
Aspect Ratio
Academy (1.33:1)