Big Time Adolescence (2020)
Kernel Score: 80% · 365 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2020-03-13
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch Big Time Adolescence
- Stream: Hulu
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.
Big Time Adolescence parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Big Time Adolescence is an R-rated comedy-drama about a teen learning drug dealing and partying from an older friend.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Centers on a teenager being taught drug dealing and partying by an older friend.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jason Orley
Cast
- Griffin Gluck as Monroe
- Pete Davidson as Zeke
- Jon Cryer as Reuben
- Sydney Sweeney as Holly
- Emily Arlook as Kate
- mgk as Nick
- Thomas Barbusca as Stacey
- Oona Laurence as Sophie
- Esteban Benito as Doug
- Julia K. Murney as Sherri
Big Time Adolescence FAQ
Is Big Time Adolescence good?
Big Time Adolescence has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 365 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Big Time Adolescence?
In the US you can stream Big Time Adolescence on Hulu.
Is Big Time Adolescence OK for kids?
Big Time Adolescence is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Big Time Adolescence is an R-rated comedy-drama about a teen learning drug dealing and partying from an older friend.
What movies are like Big Time Adolescence?
If you liked Big Time Adolescence, try Friday, Beautiful Boy, A Coffee in Berlin and Palmer.