Better Nate Than Ever (2022)

6.4 ? Mar 15, 2022 1h 32m

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Overview

13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.

Overview

Genres

Music Family Comedy

Release Date

March 15, 2022

Rating

6.4 /10

Runtime

1h 32m

Rueby Wood

Nate Foster

Lisa Kudrow

Aunt Heidi

Joshua Bassett

Anthony Foster

Aria Brooks

Libby

Norbert Leo Butz

Rex

Michelle Federer

Sherrie

Finn Egan-Liang

Jimmy Madison

Pierson Salvador

Tall Middle Schooler

Mandy Gonzalez

Mrs. Wadsworth

Jimmy Ray Bennett

Fantasy Audition Greeter

Brandon Espinoza

Local Guy

Kim Rios Lin

Stage Mom

Kylie Kuioka

Stage Daughter

Krystina Alabado

Assistant Casting Director

Brooks Ashmanskas

Casting Director

Tamika Lawrence

Drugstore Employee

Priscilla Lopez

Serious Play Casting Director

George Benson

Keola Simpson

Garret Kekoa

Anaseini Katoa

Director

Robbie Grawey

Sep 12, 2022

This has one really fantastic musical number in it, the rest of the film ranges from “alright” to “pretty good”. Kinda felt like it didn’t live up to its cinematic potential in a lot of its technical areas but the performances and direction are solid! Mostly left me a bit disappointed that we didn’t get something that much better, because there’s lots to like here.

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6.0/10

Sep 03, 2024

#FilmReview #BetterNateThanEver #DisneyPlus Recently released on Disney+, "Better Nate Than Ever" is a delightful watch filled with fun moments and plenty of laughter. It was a treat to see Lisa Kudrow, known for her role as Phoebe in the TV show Friends, back on screen. Her comedic timing and mannerisms are as charming as ever, making her a joy to watch in any role. The movie follows a child's dream of making it to Broadway despite facing rejection and feeling isolated. It beautifully portrays the message that perfection is not a prerequisite for success; hard work and determination are what truly matter. While the film is packed with classic Disney moments, there is a particularly emotional scene involving a young man and his brother portrayed by Joshua Bassett that tugs at the heartstrings. "Better Nate Than Ever" is a heartwarming family film that is both entertaining and touching.

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