Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, starring Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke and RJ Cyler. It is based on Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $9.1 million worldwide on a $8 million budget. It won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Studio or Independent – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2016. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl About?
The premise of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl without spoilers, adapted from Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy high school senior, Greg, maintains a comfortable existence by avoiding close friendships, instead bonding with his equally awkward acquaintance, Earl. His routine is disrupted when he's obligated to spend time with a classmate, Rachel, who is battling leukemia. Through their shared love of obscure films, an unlikely friendship blossoms, forcing Greg to confront his self-imposed isolation and appreciate the importance of human connection amidst difficult circumstances.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- terminal illness
- leukemia
- teenage boy
- death
- aspiring filmmaker
- high school
- friendship
- based on novel
- cancer
- friend
- dying
- high school senior
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- film fan
- coming of age
- chemotherapy
- epilogue
- teenage girl
- interracial friendship
- unreliable narrator
- college application
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- narrated by character
- pillow
- film parody
- hooded sweatshirt
- reference to pussy riot
- coffee table
- pig's foot
- stuffed animal toy
- death threat
- walking on a table
- sausage
- artificial flower
- bald girl
- drug abuse
- clique
- schoolteacher
- jew
- wasp
- hair loss
- affection
- insult
- number
- costume
- self hatred
- smoking in a bathroom
- drug addict
- student
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Cast
Thomas Mann leads the cast, with Olivia Cooke and RJ Cyler. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
- Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Me and Earl and the Dying Girl 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
5.4K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.7 /5
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Plot Summary
What happens in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Greg Gaines embarks on a quest to narrate his chaotic senior year in high school, grappling with the perfect starting point for his story. He reflects on how, in a bizarre twist of fate, his failed film led to a tragedy that changed everything. This awkward, lanky teen, portrayed by Thomas Mann, navigates the halls of Pittsburgh’s Schenley High School, straddling the various cliques that inhabit its complex social landscape. He shares friendly exchanges with the Jocks, the Stoners, and even the Theatre Dorks, maintaining a subtle yet pervasive presence among them all.
Full summary
The whole story of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, scene by scene
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Box Office & Budget
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl grossed $9.1 million worldwide on a $8 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $6.8 million came from the US and Canada and $2.3 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.1M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $6.8M
- International
- $2.3M
- Budget
- $8M
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Awards & Nominations
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Studio or Independent – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2016.
2 wins3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Artios Awards 2016 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Studio or Independent – Comedy
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Spirit Awards 2016 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best First Screenplay
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – RJ Cyler
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 3 trailers and 6 clips.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Trailer Greg's Trailer
- Clip "Menu For Your Future"
- Clip "Coworkers"
How Well Do You Know Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary reason Greg's parents insist he befriends Rachel?
Cars in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
23 cars on screen, including the 2002 International 3800 and the 2006 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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2004 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Minor role
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Me & Earl & the Dying Girl” and “Eu”.
- Also known as
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- Me & Earl & the Dying Girl
- Eu
- Você e a Garota Que Vai Morrer
- Yo, él y Raquel
- Ben
- Earl ve Ölen Kız
- 나와 친구
- 그리고 죽어가는 소녀
- 나와 얼 그리고 죽어가는 소녀
- Mən
- Earl və Ölən Qız
- Quel fantastico peggior anno della mia vita
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- Eu, o Earl e a Tal Miúda
- Я
- Эрл и умирающая девушка
- Én
- Earl és a csaj, aki meg fog halni
- This Is Not a Love Story
- 我和厄尔以及将死的女孩
- Earl i ja i umierająca dziewczyna
- אני וארל וזאת שעומדת למות
- Εγώ, ο Ερλ και το Κορίτσι που Πεθαίνει
- أنا وإيرل والفتاة المحتضرة
- Já
- Earl a holka na umření
- Ich und Earl und das Mädchen
- Minä & Earl & kuolemansairas tyttö
- Eu și Earl și fata muribundă
- Ерл і та, що помирає
- 我們的故事未完待續
- Аз
- Ърл и умиращото момиче
- 初戀有病
- ぼくとアールと彼女のさよなら, მე, ერლი და მომაკვდავი გოგონა
- Es
- Ērls un mirstošā meitene
- Ja
- Earl a dievča na zomretie
- ผมกับเกลอ และเธอผู้เปลี่ยนหัวใจ
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Me and Earl and the Dying Girl released?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was released on June 12, 2015.
Who directed Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
More films by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Who is in the cast of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl stars Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke and RJ Cyler.
How much did Me and Earl and the Dying Girl make at the box office?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl grossed $9.1 million worldwide ($6.8 million domestic, $2.3 million international) on a budget of $8 million.
How is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl rated?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl based on a book?
Yes. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is adapted from Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews.
What awards did Me and Earl and the Dying Girl win?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Studio or Independent – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2016.
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