G.B.F. (2014): Cast, Ratings & Plot
G.B.F. is a 2014 comedy directed by Darren Stein, starring Xosha Roquemore, Andrea Bowen and Sasha Pieterse. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Darren Stein
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Vertical Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is G.B.F. About?
The premise of G.B.F. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three high school girls, each leading different cliques, find themselves vying for power and attention. When an unexpected student is revealed to be gay and becomes the most desirable person in school, he's thrust into a complicated situation. He must navigate the complex social dynamics of popularity and loyalty while trying to maintain genuine friendships amidst the chaos.
G.B.F. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming out
- gay teenager
- gay son
- gay friend
- gay interest
- being outed
- gay
- high school clique
- gay best friend
- coming out to family
- mother son relationship
- flamboyance
+38 more Show fewer
- religious hypocrisy
- homophobia
- gay mormon
- gay slur
- gay kiss
- friendship between boys
- reference to j.j. abrams
- reference to sean john 'puff daddy' combs
- barefoot male
- teen movie
- slow motion scene
- winking
- lgbtq
- lgbt
- friend
- high school
- makeover
- mormon
- best friend
- first person narration
- reference to joan crawford
- rice queen
- fashion
- army fatigues
- reference to abraham lincoln
- reference to britney spears
- reference to mariah carey
- reference to james bond
- reference to tyler perry
- reference to kanye west
- reference to ellen degeneres
- smoking
- wearing sunglasses at night
- reference to facebook
- reference to anderson cooper
- sleeping together
- jumping out a window
- reference to lindsay lohan
G.B.F. Cast
Xosha Roquemore leads the cast, with Andrea Bowen and Sasha Pieterse. Directed by Darren Stein; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Darren Stein
Also Starring in G.B.F.
· 2 moreMore from Darren Stein
More films directed by Darren Stein, best-rated first: Jawbreaker and Sparkler.
G.B.F. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave G.B.F. 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
-
IMDb 5.9 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.3
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 60% User score
See on TMDB -
Movie Insider 3.6 /5
See on Movie Insider
G.B.F. Plot Summary
What happens in G.B.F. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tanner is a passionate comic book enthusiast and finds himself navigating the complexities of being one of the only two openly gay individuals at North Gateway High School, located somewhere in New Jersey. His best friend, Brent, is also gay and eager to embrace his identity by becoming a trendy Gay Best Friend (G.B.F.), while Tanner is not quite ready to follow suit. Together with their straight friend Glenn and the always-cynical Sophie, who maintains a colorful hairstyle, they are part of a unique social dynamic that extends beyond the confines of typical high school life.
Full summary
The whole story of G.B.F., scene by scene
G.B.F. Trailers & Videos
The trailer of G.B.F..
How Well Do You Know G.B.F.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Tanner's passion?
Seen G.B.F.?
Movies Like G.B.F.
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gayby, Boychick and Another Gay Movie.
G.B.F. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of G.B.F., each answered in a sentence.
How long is G.B.F.?
G.B.F. runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was G.B.F. released?
G.B.F. was released on January 17, 2014.
Who directed G.B.F.?
G.B.F. was directed by Darren Stein.
More films by Darren Stein Who is in the cast of G.B.F.?
G.B.F. stars Xosha Roquemore, Andrea Bowen and Sasha Pieterse, among 6 credited actors.
How is G.B.F. rated?
G.B.F. has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does G.B.F. have a post-credit scene?
No. G.B.F. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
