Directed by Megan Park, rated R, released September 13, 2024. On her 18th birthday, Elliott meets her 39-year-old self and gets advice that forces her to notice the beauty of the life she's about to leave behind.
Starring Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, and Maddie Ziegler.
Gratitude is the plot. The film teaches younger and older selves that presence — not perfection — is the gift worth protecting.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—90% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 86% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.0/10.
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