Eighth Grade (2018) — Read, Study & Download the Screenplay
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.
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Eighth Grade (2018) — Resources
Cringe Made Teachable
Written by Bo Burnham, Eighth Grade is a deeply honest and raw story about identity, adolescence, and survival in the digital age. Rather than a traditional coming-of-age tale, the screenplay frames Kayla’s awkward journey through vlogs, school rituals, and the struggle to find her voice. It blends cringe comedy with compassion, making the universal terror of middle school feel intimate and unforgettable.
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Eighth Grade (2018)
An introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school.
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