This Is the Year is a 2020 American teen comedy-drama film directed by David Henrie, starring Lorenzo James Henrie, Vanessa Marano, Alyssa Jirrels, Bug Hall, Jake Short, Jeff Garlin, and Gregg Sulkin.[1] It is Henrie's feature film directorial debut and Selena Gomez serves as an executive producer.[2][3][4][5]

This Is the Year
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Henrie
Screenplay by
  • Sienna Aquilini
  • David Henrie
  • Pepe Portillo
  • Bug Hall
Story byAngelo Libutti
Produced by
  • James Henrie
  • Leo Severino
Starring
CinematographyNathanael Vorce
Edited by
  • Marcus Heleker
  • Pepe Portillo
Music byBenjamin Zecker
Production
companies
  • Bold Entertainment
  • Novo Media Group
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release date
  • August 28, 2020 (2020-08-28)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had a live virtual premiere on August 28, 2020.[4][5] It was released in select theaters in the United States and through video on demand on September 24, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment.[6]

Plot

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In a last-ditch effort to win over the girl of his dreams, a nerdy high school senior and his best friends embark on a road trip to see their favorite band at the biggest music festival of the year, only to discover true love in the most unexpected place.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 25, 2018). "David Henrie to Direct Coming-of-Age Movie 'This Is the Year'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Huff, Lauren (August 27, 2020). "David Henrie talks flipping '80s rom-com tropes and teaming with Selena Gomez on This Is the Year". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  3. ^ Huff, Lauren (August 10, 2020). "Selena Gomez and David Henrie announce surprise virtual premiere for new film This Is the Year". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Melas, Chloe (August 11, 2020). "Selena Gomez announces virtual movie premiere for 'This Is the Year'". CNN. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Sheridan, Wade (August 10, 2020). "Selena Gomez, David Henrie set for 'This Is the Year' virtual event". United Press International. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  6. ^ Billington, Alex (August 15, 2021). "Music Festival Road Trip Romantic Comedy 'This Is the Year' Trailer". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
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