Easy A

Easy A is a 2010 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck and written by Bert V.

Easy A is a 2010 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck and written by Bert V. Royal. Starring Emma Stone, it follows a high school student whose white lie about her sex life spreads into a campus rumor. The film is loosely inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter.

Premise

The film centers on Olive Penderghast, a high school student whose false claim about her sexual activity spreads through school gossip. The rumor changes her social standing and drives the plot's comedy and character conflicts.

Production and release

Easy A was shot in Ojai, California, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before its U.S. theatrical release. It was distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Reception

The film was a commercial success and grossed about $75 million worldwide. Reviews were generally positive, and Emma Stone's performance was widely highlighted.

Literary inspiration

Bert V. Royal's screenplay was partially inspired by The Scarlet Letter, especially in its use of public reputation, rumor, and social stigma. The film updates those ideas in a contemporary high school setting.