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This Is the Year

This Is the Year

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This Is the Year

2021

1h 37m

6.7(38 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

A nebbish high school senior and his best friends embarks on a road trip to attend the greatest music festival of the year in a last-ditch effort to win over the girl of his dreams.

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10 featured cast members

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Vanessa Marano

Vanessa Marano

Molly

David Henrie

David Henrie

Sebastian

Gregg Sulkin

Gregg Sulkin

Kale

Jeff Garlin

Jeff Garlin

Mr. Elmer

Bug Hall

Bug Hall

Donnie

Jake Short

Jake Short

Mikey

Alyssa Jirrels

Alyssa Jirrels

Zoey

Lorenzo James Henrie

Lorenzo James Henrie

Josh

Kate Katzman

Kate Katzman

Sofia

Chris Mullinax

Chris Mullinax

Officer Greg

Creative team

Directed by: David Henrie
Written by: Sienna Aquilini
Bug Hall
Produced by: James Henrie
Leo Severino

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