Keith (2008): Cast & Plot
Keith is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Todd Kessler, starring Jesse McCartney as Keith, Elisabeth Harnois and Ignacio Serricchio. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Todd Kessler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Image Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Keith About?
The premise of Keith without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Love feels uncontrollable for Natalie, the reigning queen bee of her high school. When she falls for the new student, Keith, his initial indifference gives way to friendship. Though Natalie senses Keith is hiding something, his outlook helps her explore new possibilities. Their bond deepens until a hidden secret threatens everything.
Keith Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- teen romance
- friendship
- love
- forename as title
- based on short story
- chemistry laboratory
- bowling ball
- pickup truck
- dying young
- loss of virginity
- terminal illness
- star crossed lovers
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- dead mother
- one word title
- death
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- high school
- glib
- expectation
- depression
- acting out
- character name as title
- sex scene
- school
- driving off a cliff
- car driven off a cliff
- live action
- blonde girl
- cancer
- crane shot
- high school athlete
- conformity
- title spoken by character
Keith Cast & Characters
Jesse McCartney leads the cast as Keith, with Elisabeth Harnois as Natalie and Ignacio Serricchio as Raff. Directed by Todd Kessler; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Todd Kessler
- Jesse McCartney as Keith
- Elisabeth Harnois as Natalie
- Ignacio Serricchio as Raff
- Zack Rockefeller as Billy
Also Starring in Keith
· 26 more- Michael O'Keefe Alan Ascher
- Jennifer Grey Caroline
- Rance Howard Old Man (uncredited)
- Dennis Cockrum Assistant Principal (uncredited)
- Courtney Halverson Junior Girl
- Ethan Phillips Mr. Miles
- Jessy Schram Courtney
- Michael McGrady Pete
- Ian Nelson Brian
- Gareth Williams Henry
- Jesse Heiman Chemistry Class Student (uncredited)
- Margo Harshman Brooke
- Tim Halligan Father
- Ron Carlson English Teacher
- Lee Turner Joe
- Janice Kent Woman
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- Victoria Chalaya Lea (uncredited)
- Michael Bryan French Principal Sassen
- Eric Parker Travis
- Sarah Zinsser Office Lady
- Tabitha Brownstone Cynthia
- Rachel Thorp Girl
- Jan Devereaux Secretary
- Sam Murphy Zach
- Micah Henson Shane
- Megan Hubbell Officious Girl
More from Todd Kessler
More films directed by Todd Kessler: Bazodee and Blue’s Big Musical Movie.
Keith Plot Summary
What happens in Keith from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Natalie is an academically focused student who dreams of earning a tennis scholarship to Duke University. She spends time with several classmates at an outdoor gathering spot known as The Brick, where she forms a connection with Raff, a new transfer student who quickly becomes part of her circle. In chemistry class, Natalie is paired with Keith, a carefree classmate who views life with a rebellious, unstructured streak. When Natalie asks for help with a lab report, Keith takes her out of the school to trespass into an office building, pulling her into his easygoing, rule‑bending world. Though Raff becomes Natalie’s boyfriend, Keith keeps pursuing Natalie and keeps insisting they are only friends, calling his advances “non-dates.”
Full summary
The whole story of Keith, scene by scene
Keith Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Keith.
How Well Do You Know Keith?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
What sport does Natalie hope to earn a scholarship in?
Cars in Keith
23 cars on screen, including the 1962 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1963 Chevrolet C-10.
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1962 Chevrolet C-10 Main role -
1963 Chevrolet C-10 Important role -
1992 Honda Civic Important role -
1990 SAAB 900 Cabrio Important role
Keith Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “基斯” and “Кит”.
- Also known as
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- 基斯
- Кит
- קית'
- Кіт
- 爱上凯斯
- วัยใส วัยรุ่น ลุ้นรัก
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Movies Like Keith
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Friends, Some Kind of Wonderful and Dying Young.
Keith FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Keith, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Keith?
Keith runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Keith released?
Keith was released on September 13, 2008.
Who directed Keith?
Keith was directed by Todd Kessler.
More films by Todd Kessler Who is in the cast of Keith?
Keith stars Jesse McCartney as Keith, Elisabeth Harnois as Natalie and Ignacio Serricchio as Raff, among 30 credited actors.
Does Keith have a post-credit scene?
No. Keith has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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