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Tall Girl

Tall Girl is a 2019 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Nzingha Stewart and written by Sam Wolfson.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tall Girl is a 2019 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Nzingha Stewart and written by Sam Wolfson. The film stars Ava Michelle as Jodi, a high-school student who struggles with insecurity about her height and becomes involved in a love triangle. It was released on Netflix on September 13, 2019, and received mixed reviews.

Premise

The film follows Jodi, a tall teenager who has been teased for her height and tries to build confidence while navigating high school relationships.

Production

Tall Girl was directed by Nzingha Stewart from a screenplay by Sam Wolfson. Netflix served as distributor and released the film on September 13, 2019. The global distribution via Netflix made it readily available to Canadian viewers on streaming platforms.

Cast

The cast includes Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Sabrina Carpenter, Paris Berelc, Luke Eisner, Clara Wilsey, Anjelika Washington, Rico Paris, Angela Kinsey, and Steve Zahn.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with commentary often focusing on its coming-of-age themes and conventional romantic-comedy structure.

Sequel

A sequel titled Tall Girl 2 was released in February 2022, continuing the story introduced in the original film.

Key facts

  • It is a teen romantic comedy centered on high-school student Jodi Kreyman.
  • Ava Michelle plays the lead role of Jodi.
  • The film was released by Netflix on September 13, 2019.
  • Its plot focuses on Jodi’s insecurity about her height and a resulting love triangle.
  • The film was followed by a sequel, Tall Girl 2, released in 2022.
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Canadian context

Tall Girl was distributed globally through Netflix, making it readily available to Canadian viewers on streaming platforms.[1][12]

Frequently asked questions

What is Tall Girl about?
It is about a tall high-school student, Jodi, who struggles with insecurity and gets caught in a love triangle.
Who directed Tall Girl?
Nzingha Stewart directed the film.
Who wrote Tall Girl?
The screenplay was written by Sam Wolfson.
When was Tall Girl released?
It was released on Netflix on September 13, 2019.
Who stars in Tall Girl?
The cast includes Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Sabrina Carpenter, Paris Berelc, Luke Eisner, Clara Wilsey, Anjelika Washington, Rico Paris, Angela Kinsey, and Steve Zahn.
Did Tall Girl have a sequel?
Yes. Tall Girl 2 was released in 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_Girl
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, writer, cast, release date, and sequel.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81002412
    Supports: Official synopsis, release platform, genre, rating, and cast.
  3. Netflix — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfpXeLVzJIw
    Supports: Trailer synopsis describing Jodi and the high-school love triangle.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tall_girl
    Supports: Director, screenwriter, release date, runtime, and general reception context.