ALMOST POPULAR

Picture this: Almost Popular is about a ragtag group of teens, each one a glorious oddball, chasing that elusive high school spotlight in Almost Popular. They’re not the jocks or the cheerleaders, but they’ve got dreams bigger than the cafeteria.

There’s Mia, the wannabe poet with a knack for saying the wrong thing at the worst time, and Jake, the band geek who’s convinced his trombone solos will make him a legend. Together with their squad, they hatch wild plans to crash the cool kids’ table—think epic pranks, a disastrous talent show, and a viral video gone wrong.

This flick’s a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt almost cool but never quite made it, served with a side of witty banter and 80s-inspired vibes.

The heart of Almost Popular lies in its messy, beautiful take on identity and belonging. As Mia and Jake stumble through their schemes, they start to realize the popularity game might not be worth playing.

The film leans hard into those cringe-worthy teen moments—like when your crush catches you practicing dance moves in the bathroom mirror—but it’s got soul, too. It’s about finding your people, the ones who get your weirdness and cheer you on anyway. The characters’ chemistry crackles, with dialogue that’s sharp enough to cut through the high school haze, making you root for them even when they’re bombing spectacularly.