Name: My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea
Director: Dash Shaw
Genre: Animation, Drama, Action, Thriller, Comedy
Released: 2016-01-01
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph, Susan Sarandon

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Runtime1h 16m

Released2016

Box office$69K

DirectorDash Shaw

About This Movie

So, My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea is this quirky mix of animation and dark comedy. It's got this unique hand-drawn style that really sets it apart, while the pacing feels kind of frenetic, matching the characters' chaotic high school life. The story dives into themes of friendship and the awkwardness of growing up, but it does it with a twist—literally! As the school sinks, you get a blend of surreal humor and real emotional stakes, making it an interesting watch. The voice performances are pretty engaging, especially with Jason Schwartzman and Lena Dunham bringing their characters to life in a way that feels genuine yet absurd. It’s definitely a distinctive take on high school life, if you’re into that kind of thing.

Distinctive hand-drawn animationExplores themes of friendship and adolescenceSurreal yet relatable humor