Crush

Paige Evans, an aspiring artist managing high school life, finds herself pulled into the track team not by talent but by a stray invitation. She hopes the team will bring her closer to AJ Campos, the girl she has quietly crushed on for years. On the oval and bleachers she stumbles through awkward introductions, team chatter, and friendly ribbing, all while chasing a version of herself she can show. A budding friendship with Dillon, a teammate who seems to get her art world sensibilities, opens Paige up to new feelings. As practice and competitions mount, Paige learns that attraction can surprise her through shared goals, trust and honesty rather than plots or expectations.

Crush arrived in 2022 under the direction of Sammi Cohen. It is built from an original screenplay by Kirsten King and Casey Rackham, with a focus on teen romance, self expression, and navigating first loves, and it marks Cohen's ongoing collaboration with these writers for teen audiences worldwide.

Box office figures for Crush have not been publicly disclosed and there isn't a widely reported worldwide gross attached to the release, which limited traditional profitability discussions and streaming interest for distributors, exhibitors, and fans at launch and during the first year.

There are no major awards or nominations listed for Crush in the major award databases, suggesting the film did not gain recognition. It has drawn attention for its performances, especially the lead trio, and for a high school romance with warmth. Its light tone has built positive word of mouth.

Critically, the film lands as a light, upbeat comedy that blends sports mishaps with heartfelt romance. It treats identity with care and emphasizes friendship, self expression, and courage, ending with a note that being true to yourself opens the door to real connection. It lingers after the credits.