The Kissing Booth

2018 • Movie • 91,002 views

Romance

Overview

The Kissing Booth is a 2018 teen romantic comedy film directed by Vince Marcello, based on the 2012 novel by Beth Reekles. The film stars Joey King as Elle Evans, a high school student who runs a kissing booth at the school carnival. She kisses her best friend's older brother, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi), and they fall in love. The film is a sweet, funny, and predictable teen romance. It was a massive commercial success, becoming one of the most-watched films on Netflix. The film was panned by critics, but it was a hit with its target audience. The film spawned two sequels. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and the importance of following your heart. The film is a classic "good girl falls for bad boy" story.