Wren Pepper is a thirtysomething cashier at a stationery store, missing her teenage year friends who are now engrossed in their new life stages. In a desperate attempt to reconnect with them, Wren falsely claims she has cancer, leading to overwhelming and comical support from her friends, escalating to public deception and awkward confrontations, including with an actual cancer patient she meets at a support group.
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Length: 1h 40m
Genre: Comedy
This Title is: Light-hearted, Humorous
Cast
Nina Dobrev, Brandon Mychal Smith, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Koenig, Hayley Magnus
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: Rated R – Strong language, sexual references, and drug use
Trivia
- Filming took place in Oklahoma and was completed in August 2019.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly delayed post-production, extending over three years.
- This is Jennifer Cram’s directorial debut, with Nina Dobrev also serving as an executive producer.
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The comedy ‘Sick Girl’ navigates the tumultuous and often humorous consequences of a white lie gone too far. Despite its unique premise around the complexities of maintaining adult friendships, the film struggles with its execution, resulting in a mixed reception from critics. Overall, it serves a light-hearted watch that attempts to balance humor with emotional depth.
