This Is the Year explained

This Is the Year
Director:	David Henrie
Producer:	James Henrie Leo Severino
Screenplay:	Sienna Aquilini David Henrie Pepe Portillo Bug Hall
Story:	Angelo Libutti
Cinematography:	Nathanael Vorce
Editing:	Marcus Heleker Pepe Portillo
Music:	Benjamin Zecker
Studio:	Bold Entertainment Novo Media Group
Distributor:	Vertical Entertainment
Runtime:	97 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

This Is the Year is a 2020 American teen comedy-drama film directed by David Henrie, starring Lorenzo James Henrie, Vanessa Marano, Alyssa Jirrels, Bug Hall, Jake Short, Jeff Garlin, and Gregg Sulkin.^[1] It is Henrie's feature film directorial debut and Selena Gomez serves as an executive producer.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

The film had a live virtual premiere on August 28, 2020.^{[4] [5]} It was released in select theaters in the United States and through video on demand on September 24, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment.^[6]

Plot

In a last-ditch effort to win over the girl of his dreams, a nerdy high school senior and his best friends embark on a road trip to see their favorite band at the biggest music festival of the year, only to discover true love in the most unexpected place.

Cast

• Lorenzo James Henrie as Josh
  • Boston Pierce as Young Josh
• Vanessa Marano as Molly
• Gregg Sulkin as Kale
• Jeff Garlin as Mr. Elmer
• Alyssa Jirrels as Zoey
• Bug Hall as Donnie
• Jake Short as Mikey
• David Henrie as Sebastian
• Gregg Christie as Luca
• Kate Katzman as Sofia
• Josh Rhett Noble as Homeless Jared

Notes and References

1. Web site: Galuppo. Mia. David Henrie to Direct Coming-of-Age Movie 'This Is the Year'. 25 June 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. 5 December 2020.
2. Huff. Lauren. David Henrie talks flipping '80s rom-com tropes and teaming with Selena Gomez on This Is the Year. 27 August 2020. Entertainment Weekly. 5 December 2020.
3. Huff. Lauren. Selena Gomez and David Henrie announce surprise virtual premiere for new film This Is the Year. 10 August 2020. Entertainment Weekly. 5 December 2020.
4. Web site: Melas. Chloe. Selena Gomez announces virtual movie premiere for 'This Is the Year'. 11 August 2020. CNN. October 11, 2021.
5. Web site: Sheridan. Wade. Selena Gomez, David Henrie set for 'This Is the Year' virtual event. 10 August 2020. United Press International. 5 December 2020.
6. Web site: Billington. Alex. Music Festival Road Trip Romantic Comedy 'This Is the Year' Trailer. FirstShowing.net. August 15, 2021. October 11, 2021.