Misfit (2021)

Kernel Score: 88% · 212 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Released: 2021-10-14

Runtime: 90 minutes

Overview

Julia, a teenager from Latin America, has lived in the U.S. most of her life. She is popular, a successful Youtuber and wants to become prom queen. Everything changes abruptly when her family has to return to Ecuador. What will she have to face? Getting used to a new culture and a catholic high school will not be easy. The "gringa" becomes the target of "La Reinas", three popular bullies who rule the school. Julia is now a misfit who will have to earn her new friends' affection in order to survive.

Misfit parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Misfit is a teen comedy about a girl adjusting to a new Catholic high school in Ecuador after being popular in the U.S.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Conflict is limited to social bullying and rivalry rather than physical violence.

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Director

Orlando Herrera

Cast

  • Alicia Jaziz Zapién as Julia
  • Julián Cerati as Nico
  • Gimena Gómez as Estela
  • Javier Luna as Justin
  • Raysa Ortiz as Claudia
  • Mica Suárez as Majo
  • Jorge Ulloa as Javiero
  • Nataly Valencia as Sor Josefa
  • Julio Pañi as Brayan
  • Juana Guarderas as Chief nun

Misfit FAQ

Is Misfit good?

Misfit has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 212 audience ratings.

Is Misfit OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Misfit is a teen comedy about a girl adjusting to a new Catholic high school in Ecuador after being popular in the U.S.

What movies are like Misfit?

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