Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) — Screenplay
A teen who hides from high school society must face connection when his mom pushes him to befriend a classmate with leukemia.
- Written by
- Jesse Andrews
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Length
- 125 pages
This script is a masterclass in balancing comedy and tragedy, using sharp, self-deprecating voiceover and a unique film-within-a-film motif to enrich character depth. The dialogue feels authentic and awkward, driving an honest, unsentimental arc that rewards close study of pacing and tonal shifts.
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