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IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
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Why this pick
Its tender, text-message-driven teen romance shares Sierra Burgess’s interest in identity, miscommunication, and an unlikely partnership, but with a quieter, more emotionally reflective tone.
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Why this pick
A sharp high-school comedy about labels and self-image, with a smart outsider learning to navigate popularity and attraction without losing her voice.
03
Why this pick
It carries the same warm, messy-romantic appeal of connections complicated by bad timing, misunderstandings, and the gap between how people appear and feel.
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Why this pick
Also directed by Ian Samuels, this pairs a bright teen-romance surface with a more thoughtful, bittersweet exploration of vulnerability and genuine connection.
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Why this pick
For Sierra’s candid mix of insecurity and wit: an academically capable but socially overwhelmed teenager gets an unusually funny, frank, and compassionate coming-of-age story.
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01 / THE STORY
Sierra Burgess is a smart, but unpopular teenager who aspires to get into Stanford University and is determined not to fall victim to the shallow definition of high school "pretty." However, in an incident involving a case of mistaken identity, Sierra reaps the rewards of an unexpected romance, forcing her to team up with the popular girl in order to win over her crush.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Sierra Burgess
Veronica
Dan
Jamey
Ms. Thomson
Chrissy
Mackenzie
Mrs. Burgess
