Eighth Grade

In this coming-of-age film, the story follows Kayla Day, a socially awkward yet endearing teenager navigating the final week of her eighth-grade year. As she grapples with the challenges of adolescence, social media, and self-identity, Kayla’s journey is both relatable and poignant. The film, directed by Bo Burnham, has been praised for its authentic portrayal of teenage life and features a standout performance by Elsie Fisher. It received critical acclaim and won several awards, including a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.