Words on Bathroom Walls

Name: Words on Bathroom Walls
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: August 21, 2020
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Andy Garcia, AnnaSophia Robb, Beth Grant, Charlie Plummer, Devon Bostick

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Roadside Attractions | Release Date: August 21, 2020 | PG-13

Starring: Andy Garcia, AnnaSophia Robb, Beth Grant, Charlie Plummer, Devon Bostick, Drew Scheid, Evan Whitten, Jared Bankens, Lobo Sebastian, Molly Parker, Peyton Belcher, Taylor Russell, Walton Goggins

Summary: Witty and introspective Adam (Charlie Plummer) appears to be your typical young adult – a little unkempt with raging hormones and excited about a future pursuing his dream of becoming a chef. Expelled halfway through his senior year following an incident in chemistry class, Adam is diagnosed with a mental illness. Sent to a CatholicWitty and introspective Adam (Charlie Plummer) appears to be your typical young adult – a little unkempt with raging hormones and excited about a future pursuing his dream of becoming a chef. Expelled halfway through his senior year following an incident in chemistry class, Adam is diagnosed with a mental illness. Sent to a Catholic academy to finish out his term, Adam has little hope of fitting in and just wants to keep his illness secret until he can enroll in culinary school. But when he meets outspoken and fiercely intelligent Maya (Taylor Russell), there is an instant soulful and comforting connection. As their romance deepens, she inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition. Now, with the love and support of his girlfriend and family, Adam is hopeful for the very first time that he can see the light and triumph over the challenges that lie ahead.… Expand

Director: Thor Freudenthal

Genre(s): Drama, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 110 min

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RogerEbert.com Nell Minow

Aug 21, 2020

Nick Naveda's strong, smart script is based on the award-winning novel by Julia Walton. Adam is a perceptive and sympathetic character and director Thor Freudenthal brings us inside his perception of the world with striking visuals. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

Nov 5, 2020

Fortunately, director Thor Freudenthal (“Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters”) eventually finds some truth, thanks to an exceptional cast headlined by two rising dynamic young actors, Charlie Plummer and Taylor Russell. Read full review

Shaena Montanari

Aug 27, 2020

Plummer’s genuine, heartfelt performance will likely go a long way in humanizing a diagnosis that is often unfairly stigmatized. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Aug 19, 2020

When Words on Bathroom Walls is at its sunniest and most blithe, the moral of the story feels a little more like a punchline than is appropriate. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Aug 20, 2020

Words on Bathroom Walls has its moments and its heart is in the right place, but the missteps are too many and too big for the story to carry the day. Read full review

Screen Rant Molly Freeman

Aug 20, 2020

Words on Bathroom Walls deftly balances being part romcom and part mental illness drama, offering a uniquely compelling coming-of-age story. Read full review

Derek Smith

Aug 19, 2020

The film reeks of the extremely idealistic notions of young love that plague many a YA adaptation. Read full review

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Psychoanalyst

Feb 13, 2021

One of the best movies which gives mental illnesses more human perspective. Big, Big, like