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5/10Love, Simon is a safe, non-threatening, formulaic, consumable pastiche created to make straight audiences feel progressive for watching a "gay" movie.
Reviewed on June 27, 2018
Love, Simon(2018)
Everyone deserves a great love story.
8.0(6,327)1h 50m2018-02-16
ComedyDramaRomance
Love, Simon Synopsis
Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online.
Love, Simon (2018) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Greg Berlanti, released on February 16, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel and Katherine Langford. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 6,327 ratings.
- Director:
- Greg Berlanti
- Writers:
- Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, Becky Albertalli
- Producers:
- Pouya Shahbazian, Isaac Klausner, Wyck Godfrey
- Cinematographer:
- John Guleserian
- Composer:
- Rob Simonsen
- Production:
- Temple Hill Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures, New Leaf Literary & Media, 20th Century Fox, Twisted Media
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $66,316,289
- Status:
- Released
Love, Simon (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Love, Simon before you stream it.
Love, Simon Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Love, Simon.
Love, Simon | Official Trailer 2 [HD] | 20th Century FOX
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Love, Simon | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX
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Love, Simon | "Why Is Straight The Default?" Clip | 20th Century FOX
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Love, Simon | "I Wouldn't Change Anything About You" Clip | 20th Century FOX
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Love, Simon | "I'm Just Like You" Clip | 20th Century FOX
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Love, Simon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Robinson
as Simon
Jennifer Garner
as Emily
Josh Duhamel
as Jack
Katherine Langford
as Leah
Alexandra Shipp
as Abby
Logan Miller
as Martin
Keiynan Lonsdale
as Bram
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
as Nick
Talitha Eliana Bateman
as Nora
Tony Hale
as Mr. Worth
Natasha Rothwell
as Ms. Albright
Miles Heizer
as Cal
Key crew
Directed by Greg Berlanti, written by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker and Becky Albertalli, produced by Pouya Shahbazian, Isaac Klausner and Wyck Godfrey.
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Love, Simon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 6,327 ratings.
Gimly
6/10Some very powerful moments. Some very relatable moments. But it's also nice to see a queer drama which (despite a character's homosexuality being the core of the narrative) isn't wholly fucking depressing. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
Reviewed on October 4, 2018
kinrich30
9/10This is the story of Simon, a senior in high school, who is secretly gay. Much of his struggle is really accepting himself as he knows that his parents will accept him. While trying to find love and keep his identity a secret, he creates a fake profile to post on school forum and is surprised when another guy at school is gay and starts to write back to him. They develop a bond without ever knowing who the other…
Reviewed on August 30, 2026
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Love, Simon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love, Simon online?
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Love, Simon (2018) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Love, Simon?
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The main cast of Love, Simon (2018) includes Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Langford and Alexandra Shipp. The film was directed by Greg Berlanti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love, Simon released?
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Love, Simon was released on February 16, 2018 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Love, Simon worth watching?
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Love, Simon (2018) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 6,327 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Love, Simon?
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Yes. The official Love, Simon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.