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title: "Easy A"
year: 2010
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imdb_id: "tt1282140"
tmdb_id: 37735
wikidata_id: "Q817266"
fi1m_score: 77
critics_score: 72
critics_reviews: 14
published: "2026-09-25T01:39:09.500639+00:00"
updated: "2026-09-25T01:39:10.440812+00:00"
region: "CO"
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# Easy A (2010)

Directed by Will Gluck · 1h 33m · Comedy

## Identity

Easy A

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/easy-a
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** easy-a
- **IMDb ID:** tt1282140
- **TMDB ID:** 37735
- **Wikidata ID:** Q817266
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1282140/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37735, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q817266

**Fi1m score: 77** · Critics 72 from 14 reviews

*In a sentence:* A school full of gossip and two parents we would happily stay home with

> *Easy A* is a funny high-school comedy carried by Emma Stone and an unusually enjoyable adult cast. The gossip becomes less convincing as it goes, but the performances make it worth an evening.

## Synopsis

Olive (Emma Stone) finds her reputation under discussion at high school, where gossip complicates the business of getting through adolescence. She wants some control over how other people see her, while the school crowd supplies its own opinions. At home, her parents Rosemary (Patricia Clarkson) and Dill (Stanley Tucci) bring a different perspective to her troubles. Olive moves between school and family, facing the difference between what people think they know and what she knows about herself. Her social standing becomes difficult to separate from everybody else’s conversation.

## Review

*Easy A* is a funny, uneven high-school comedy with an unusually good person to spend 93 minutes watching. Emma Stone makes Olive alert to the absurdity of her surroundings without letting her seem immune to them. Will Gluck gives her room to be quick and occasionally awkward, and that combination carries the film through some doubtful writing. We recommend it to anyone who likes the genre, with a warning that its treatment of reputation is sharper than its plotting.

Bert V. Royal writes dialogue that gives his lead plenty to do, occasionally more than anyone could reasonably manage between lessons. Olive’s clever answers sound as though they occur to her as she speaks, which is an achievement when the writing is this pleased with its own wit. The performance leaves enough uncertainty visible to make her worth caring about. A comedy about school reputations needs that vulnerability. A heroine who seemed comfortably above everybody else would soon become tiresome, however good her lines.

The adult cast provides another reason to stay. Patricia Clarkson plays Rosemary and Stanley Tucci plays Dill, Olive’s parents, with an ease that makes all that wit feel like a family habit. We laughed hardest at their exchanges with Olive, because the teasing remains affectionate even when the dialogue is working hard. They give their co-star something to respond to besides the pressure of carrying the comedy. These performances suggest people who enjoy one another’s company, a pleasure that the school material cannot always provide.

The craft is capable without being especially memorable. Michael Grady’s cinematography keeps attention on the performers, while Marcia Hinds’s production design does little to compete with them. Both choices serve a dialogue-led comedy, though neither gives the school much personality of its own. Brad Segal’s music is similarly undemanding, and we came away remembering the delivery of the jokes rather than anything in the score.

Susan Littenberg’s editing is most persuasive when sustaining individual exchanges; the whole story proves harder to keep moving. The early comic energy is difficult to maintain, and the later stretch feels increasingly scattered. Much of that difficulty belongs to the screenplay, which asks the gossip to carry more weight than its plausibility allows. The effort becomes noticeable when another judgement about Olive matters enormously to the plot, although the people making it have scarcely become convincing enough to command our attention.

The references to *The Scarlet Letter* suggest that the film wants to think seriously about public shame. It makes a start, but the literary connection never seems as useful as the lead performance’s understanding of adolescent confusion. Teen comedy can accommodate a school full of exaggerated behaviour, and there is nothing wrong with enjoying that fantasy. Here, the attempts at social observation encourage us to question things the jokes need us to accept. The film is less assured when it asks its school gossip to explain something larger about people.

Those shortcomings keep it from being as perceptive as its dialogue initially promises. They do not cancel the pleasure of a cast that knows how to deliver a joke without making every character sound entirely heartless. The parents, especially, supply warmth without demanding that the comedy stop to acknowledge it. If teen comedy is your choice tonight, Emma Stone makes this one worth the trouble.

*Fi1m score 77, published 25 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics find Easy A a smart, funny teen comedy, with praise clustering around its dialogue and Emma Stone’s lead performance. Her comic timing, charm and sympathy for adolescent confusion draw approval even from reviewers who find the writing uneven. Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson also earn praise as Olive’s parents, while the film’s attention to high-school reputations and its references to earlier teen comedies help distinguish it for its supporters.

The reservations concern how well that wit holds up: several reviews find the later stretches less focused, the gossip implausible or the balance between recognisable adolescence and fantasy uncertain. The spread is fairly wide, despite the positive majority. Slant Magazine objects to the retreat from literary themes into feel-good resolutions, while the Los Angeles Times finds the comedy overworked and short of its intended sharpness; both still acknowledge Stone’s appeal.

## Straight answers

**Is Easy A worth watching?**

*Easy A* is worth watching for fans of verbally quick teen comedy, and we score it 77 out of 100. Emma Stone and the affectionate exchanges with Olive’s parents supply the laughs and warmth, though the gossip grows less convincing and the later stretch feels scattered.

**How long is Easy A, and what is it rated?**

*Easy A* runs 1h 33m. It is a comedy film.

**Where can I watch Easy A in Colombia?**

*Easy A* is streaming on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video in Colombia, and it is also available to buy from Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV from CO$27900.00. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Easy A, and is it suitable for children?**

*Easy A* carries a UK 15 certificate, making it a choice for older teenagers and adults rather than younger children. That classification is the clearest suitability guide we can offer here; its school setting and comic tone are not assurances of mild content.

**How does Easy A compare to Clueless?**

*Easy A* offers the same pleasure as [*Clueless*](https://film.one/film/clueless): a verbally nimble school comedy carried by a heroine worth spending time with. We favour *Easy A* for its affectionate family exchanges and *Clueless* for its slang and attention to clothes and status; neither sustains its early momentum, so there is no clear winner.

### Reviews we read (14)

- **Empire**, Chris Hewitt (A-): The review calls it arguably the best teen comedy since Clueless. It praises Emma Stone’s comic timing and the witty, perceptive dialogue. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/easy-review/)
- **Radio Times**, Trevor Johnston (4/5): Johnston calls it a deft, witty and sympathetic tale of adolescent confusion. He praises its clever references to both *The Scarlet Letter* and 1980s John Hughes teen films. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-zpddzl/easy-a/)
- **The Guardian**, Philip French (80/100, inferred): French finds the comedy witty, clever and sharply observant of high-school life. He especially praises Emma Stone’s performance and the brilliant double act of Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson as Olive’s parents. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/oct/24/easy-a-film-emma-stone-review)
- **Time Out**, Anna Smith (4/5): The review presents the film as a smart, female-focused teen comedy. It singles out its place alongside earlier films such as *Clueless* and *Mean Girls*. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/easy-a-1)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Kirk Honeycutt (78/100, inferred): Honeycutt finds the comedy a witty, sharply satirical take on the high-school genre, though it loses momentum after an early comic peak. He especially praises Emma Stone’s assured lead performance and the sparkling supporting cast. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/easy-a-film-review-29975/)
- **RogerEbert.com**, Roger Ebert (3/4): The review is positive, finding the comedy smart and entertaining. It singles out Emma Stone’s performance and the film’s witty take on high-school reputations. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/easy-a-2010)
- **Screen Daily**, Tim Grierson (75/100, inferred): Grierson finds the comedy immensely likeable despite its tension between realism and teen-movie fantasy. He particularly praises Emma Stone’s empathetic, nimble lead performance, with the adult cast also singled out for genuine feeling. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/easy-a/5018069.article)
- **Variety**, John Anderson (70/100, inferred): Anderson finds the film mostly funny and morally upright, with some implausible high-school gossip. He especially praises Emma Stone’s fresh, charming lead performance. [Read](https://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/easy-a-1117943385/)
- **Total Film**, Total Film (3/5): The review finds the film ambitious but lightweight, with its second half wandering out of focus. It praises Emma Stone’s watchable performance as the element that keeps the film from falling apart. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/easy-a-review/)
- **Slant Magazine**, Nick Schager (2/4): Schager finds the comedy smug and inconsistent, despite Emma Stone’s charm. He faults the film for abandoning its literary themes in favor of feel-good resolutions. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/easy-a/)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Sheri Linden (40/100, inferred): Linden finds the comedy overworked and less smart or funny than it aims to be, though it has some pleasures. She singles out Emma Stone’s lead performance as the film’s anchor and chief strength. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-sep-17-la-et-easy-a-20100917-story.html)
- **Collider**, Matt Goldberg (A-): Goldberg calls the film one of the year’s funniest comedies and praises its wit, heart, and smart commentary. He singles out Emma Stone’s charming comic performance, with Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson also earning praise as Olive’s parents. [Read](https://collider.com/easy-a-movie-review-emma-stone/)
- **Paste**, Tim Basham (85/100, inferred): Basham calls it a smart, funny comedy that refreshes the high-school genre without becoming preachy. He especially praises Emma Stone’s performance and her quick-witted chemistry with the exceptional Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/easy-a-review)
- **Eye for Film**, David Graham (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the film enjoyable despite uneven writing and an awkwardly handled subject. Emma Stone is singled out for holding the film together with a charming, expressive performance. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/easy-a-film-review-by-david-graham)

## Details

- **Director:** Will Gluck
- **Director:** Will Gluck
- **Writer:** Bert V. Royal
- **Cinematography:** Michael Grady
- **Editor:** Susan Littenberg
- **Music:** Brad Segal
- **Production design:** Marcia Hinds
- **Costume design:** Mynka Draper
- **Producer:** Zanne Devine, Will Gluck
- **Cast:** Emma Stone as Olive; Penn Badgley as Woodchuck Todd; Amanda Bynes as Marianne; Dan Byrd as Brandon; Thomas Haden Church as Mr. Griffith; Patricia Clarkson as Rosemary; Cam Gigandet as Micah; Lisa Kudrow as Mrs. Griffith
- **Runtime:** 1h 33m
- **First release (Canada):** 11 September 2010
- **Genres:** Comedy
- **Budget:** $8 million
- **Box office:** $75 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNbPnqyvItk

## Where to watch in Colombia

- HBO Max: streaming
- Amazon Prime Video: add-on
- Amazon Prime Video: buy CO$27900.00, sd
- Apple TV: buy CO$34900.00, sd

*Checked 2026-09-25.*

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## If you liked this

- *Clueless* (1995), Fi1m 84: Another verbally nimble school comedy whose heroine deserves her place at the centre. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/clueless.md)
- *Gregory's Girl* (1981): A gentler school comedy, equally alert to adolescent vanity and embarrassment.
- *Linda Linda Linda* (2005): School friendships and awkward pauses, with less verbal polish and more music.
- *Girlhood* (2014): For a tougher account of girls negotiating belonging, judgement and public reputation.
- *The Edge of Seventeen* (2016): A pricklier teenage lead, with humour that allows embarrassment to hurt.

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