Love, Simon (2018)
Kernel Score: 89% · 6,211 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2018-02-16
Runtime: 110 minutes
Is Love, Simon worth watching?
Must-watch. A teenager keeps his sexuality secret while exchanging anonymous emails with a classmate. It's warm, funny and sincere, with a likeable lead, and it takes teen romance seriously without being heavy.
Watch it if you
- like sweet, funny teen romances
- want a warm story about coming out
- enjoy mystery-flavoured love stories
Skip it if you
- dislike teen-movie sweetness
- want something edgier
Best for: Cosy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Love, Simon
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online.
Love, Simon parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Love, Simon is a PG-13 teen coming-of-age film centered on a closeted gay teen's coming-out journey and includes bullying themes.
- Language: A little — Some mild teen-appropriate language typical of a PG-13 high school comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Love, Simon
If you liked Love, Simon, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Half of It (2020) — 80%: Funny, sincere teen love story with a twist
- Cousins (2019) — 88%: Warm romantic comedy about identity and friendship
- Young Hearts (2024) — 92%: Gentle, well-regarded young love story
- 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) — 85%: Classic high-school romantic comedy
- The Way He Looks (2014) — 88%: Tender coming-of-age love story
- Beautiful Thing (1996) — 79%: Warm, funny love story between two teenage boys
Director
Cast
- Nick Robinson as Simon
- Jennifer Garner as Emily
- Josh Duhamel as Jack
- Katherine Langford as Leah
- Alexandra Shipp as Abby
- Logan Miller as Martin
- Keiynan Lonsdale as Bram
- Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Nick
- Talitha Eliana Bateman as Nora
- Tony Hale as Mr. Worth
Love, Simon FAQ
Is Love, Simon worth watching?
Must-watch. A teenager keeps his sexuality secret while exchanging anonymous emails with a classmate. It's warm, funny and sincere, with a likeable lead, and it takes teen romance seriously without being heavy.
Where can I watch Love, Simon?
In the US you can stream Love, Simon on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Love, Simon OK for kids?
Love, Simon is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Love, Simon is a PG-13 teen coming-of-age film centered on a closeted gay teen's coming-out journey and includes bullying themes.
What movies are like Love, Simon?
If you liked Love, Simon, try The Half of It, Cousins, Young Hearts and 10 Things I Hate About You.