Griffin Gluck

Big Time Adolescence is a coming-of-age drama written and directed by Jason Orley. Starring Griffin Gluck, Pete Davidson, and Sydney Sweeney, it is a heartfelt and humorous story about a 16-year-old navigating the bumpy terrain of adolescence. With a script that feels both authentic and relatable, Big Time Adolescence offers an honest take on growing up in today’s world.

The film follows Mo (Gluck), an introverted high schooler who is taken under the wing of his best friend’s older brother Zeke (Davidson). Zeke, an aimless college dropout, serves as a bad role model for Mo, introducing him to parties and drugs while also teaching him how to navigate the adult world. As their friendship deepens, Mo must make difficult choices between doing what’s right and giving into peer pressure.

Big Time Adolescence showcases strong performances from its leads. Gluck captures the struggles of teenagehood with surprising depth for his age; Davidson portrays a more mature version of characters he has previously portrayed on Saturday Night Live; Sweeney shines as Mo’s love interest with her nuanced portrayal of a girl trying to break free from her sheltered upbringing. The combination of these three actors creates an engaging chemistry that drives the story forward.

A masterful blend of drama and comedy, Big Time Adolescence deftly explores themes of maturity, responsibility, and friendship. It’s a thoughtful coming-of-age story that will speak to viewers of all ages – especially those going through similar experiences themselves.