Tall Girl

Right now you can watch Tall Girl in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 1,962 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ava Michelle is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Tall Girl arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Tall Girl does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall. Between them, Ava Michelle and Sabrina Carpenter carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2019. The timing in Tall Girl is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Tall Girl is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ava Michelle is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.