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6.3

Not Okay

R·2022·103m

Comedy

Drama

Comedy

Drama

Summary

An ambitious young woman, desperate for followers and fame, fakes a trip to Paris to up her social media presence. When a terrifying incident takes place in the real world and becomes part of her imaginary trip, her white lie becomes a moral quandary that offers her all the attention she’s wanted.

Cast

Zoey Deutch

Danni

Mia Isaac

Rowan

Dylan O'Brien

Colin

Nadia Alexander

Harper

Tia Dionne Hodge

Linda

Negin Farsad

Susan

Embeth Davidtz

Judith

Brennan Brown

Harold

Karan Soni

Kelvin

Dash Perry

Larson

Christian Vunipola

Christian - Coworker #1

Kirk White

Charles

Peter Patrikios

Ominous Man

Sarah Yarkin

Julie

Julia K. Murney

Alice - Support Group Woman

Teddy Cañez

Support Group Man

Megan Haley

Young Publicist

Laurie Shephard

Head Publicist

Tamara Anderson

Homeless Woman

Preston Martin

Host

Tabatha Gayle

Teenager

Lesley D. Van Arsdall

Reporter #1

Obaid Kadwani

Reporter #2

Steven Bono Jr.

Tough Guy

Caroline Calloway

Quinn Shephard

Esheka Varshney

Teen Girl #1

Nayib Felix

Dude Across The Street

Logan Crawford

News Reporter

Kapil Bawa

Doctor

Samia Hampstead

Wellness Girl

Reece Feldman

Rocco Botte

Shawn Chatfield

Josh Helfgott

Ashley (bestdressed)

bestdressed

Gwyneth Anne Trumbore

High School Student (uncredited)

Blaise Corrigan

Security Driver (uncredited)

Simone Vysnovsky

High School Student (uncredited)

Judy Zheng

Classmate (uncredited)

Julissa Piatt

High School Student (uncredited)

Luca De Massis

Driver (uncredited)

Crew

Director, Writer

Quinn Shephard

Reviews

msbreviews

August 8, 2022

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"Not Okay is, to say the least, a shocking, controversial, thought-provoking movie that all viewers within the digital world should watch. An in-depth study of the absolute worst of social media, clickbait journalism, false victimization, and the relentless pursuit of fame.

The satirical-comedic tone doesn't always work, and some quite interesting topics deserved a more detailed exploration and clearer conclusions, especially about cancel culture. Still, Zoey Deutch sells the role of the unlikable protagonist (very) well, despite a bold yet confusing ending concerning the message Quinn Shephard wanted to convey.

Nevertheless, the real standout is Mia Isaac, who, at just 18 years old and with only one feature film under her belt before this movie, demonstrates insane talent and delivers one of the most emotionally powerful performances of the year.

Cool song choices relevant to the narrative."

Rating: B