"Eighth Grade" — Read The Screenplay By Bo Burnham
Cringe, courage, and the quiet heroics of being thirteen.
Bo Burnham’s debut feature script captures the last week of middle school through Kayla Day’s unfiltered vlogs, cracked-screen texts, and weaponized awkward silences. It’s a coming-of-age story that trades spectacle for emotional honesty: small risks, big feelings, and a voice so authentic it stings.
So, let's explore the final draft of "Eighth Grade." Courtesy of 8FLiX and A24.
"Eighth Grade" — Educator Resources & Study Guide
Cringe made teachable: prompts, discussions, and screenwriting insights—ready for class.
Bring Bo Burnham’s debut into the classroom with a concise, classroom-friendly breakdown. Explore authenticity of voice, episodic structure, “tech as text,” and the film’s empathetic tone.
Eighth Grade (2018) — Classroom Study
Download the classroom-ready breakdown with themes, essay prompts, and screenwriting takeaways aligned to a practical, discussion-first lesson plan.
- Authenticity & voice: messy, naturalistic dialogue.
- Structure: episodic beats that add up to real growth.
- Tech as text: phones/screens as character mirrors.
- Tone: empathy in the cringe — humor without mockery.
"Eighth Grade" One Sheet & Script Intel
An introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school. A24
| Type | ... |
ORIGINAL
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| Version | ... | Final |
| Date | ... | 11.19.2018 |
| Pages | ... | 105 |
| Genres | ... | Comedy Drama |
| Screenplay | ... | Bo Burnham |
| IMDb ID | ... | 7014006 |
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