The 4:30 Movie

The 4:30 Movie

When real life sucks, REEL life rules!

202488 min5.8 / 10

A warm, playful coming-of-age comedy set in a 1986 movie theater where teenage friendship and first love collide over a summer of sneaked-in films.

In the summer of 1986, three sixteen year old friends spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams to see the latest comedy, each of the teens learn more about life and love.

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