Tall Girl

Jodi Kreyman, the tallest girl in her high school, has spent years keeping her head down to blend in. She slouches to shrink her presence, dodges attention, and endures snickers from classmates who fixate on her height. After a long streak of hiding who she is, she decides to reclaim her voice and stand tall, both literally and figuratively. As she resists the urge to shrink away from crowds, she experiments with new posture, speaking up in class, and opening herself to friendships and a budding romance. The result is a path from self doubt toward a more unapologetic sense of self, along the way she discovers allies and learns to stand up for herself and resilience through challenges ahead.

Directed by Nzingha Stewart from an original screenplay by Sam Wolfson, Tall Girl was released by Netflix on September 13, 2019. It stars Ava Michelle as Jodi, Sabrina Carpenter as Harper, Steve Zahn as Richie, and Griffin Gluck as Jack.

There are no traditional box office figures for Tall Girl since it premiered on Netflix, with streaming licensing driving the distribution rather than a wide theatrical run. This affects how the movie is measured financially in public discourse globally today.

The film touched on body image in a way that sparked conversation among viewers about height, confidence, and teen romance. Ava Michelle's performance and the character's determination to own her presence helped translate a familiar trope into a message about self acceptance. It also prompted discussions about height as identity.

Critics offered mixed notices, praising the earnest tone and cast while noting familiar rom com beats. The film centers on self acceptance, friendship, and finding voice in awkward high school moments, framing romance as part of growing into who you are. It resonates with anyone who felt out of place.