Taglines: If You Can’t Trust Your Mind, Trust Your Heart.
Words on Bathroom Walls Movie Storyline. The story of witty and introspective Adam (Charlie Plummer), who appears to be your typical young adult – a little unkempt with raging hormones and excited about a future pursuing his dream of becoming a chef. Expelled halfway through his senior year following an incident in chemistry class, Adam is diagnosed with a mental illness.
Sent to a Catholic academy to finish out his term, Adam has little hope of fitting in and just wants to keep his illness secret until he can enroll in culinary school. But when he meets outspoken and fiercely intelligent Maya (Taylor Russell), there is an instant soulful and comforting connection. As their romance deepens, she inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition. Now, with the love and support of his girlfriend and family, Adam is hopeful for the very first time that he can see the light and triumph over the challenges that lie ahead.
Words on Bathroom Walls is a 2020 American comedy-drama film directed by Thor Freudenthal and written by Nick Naveda, based on the novel of the same name by Julia Walton. It stars Charlie Plummer, Andy García, Taylor Russell, AnnaSophia Robb, Beth Grant, Molly Parker and Walton Goggins. The film was released on August 21, 2020 by Roadside Attractions. It received generally positive reviews from critics.
In February 2018, Thor Freudenthal was announced to direct the film, from a screenplay by Nick Navaeda, based upon the novel of the same name by Julia Walton, with LD Entertainment producing. In March 2018, Charlie Plummer and Taylor Russell joined the cast of the film. In April 2018, Andy García, Molly Parker, Walton Goggins, AnnaSophia Robb and Devon Bostick joined the cast of the film. The Chainsmokers and Andrew Hollander composed the film’s score. It is the first time the band has scored a film. The trailer features The Chainsmokers’ 2019 single “Push My Luck”. Principal photography began in May 2018. The film was shot in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In June 2020, Roadside Attractions acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an August 7, 2020, release. This release date was later pushed forward a week, with the film newly scheduled for a release on July 31, 2020. The film’s official website later removed the release date, with “in theaters this summer” in its place. The trailer premiered on July 15, 2020. The film was released to theatres on August 21, 2020.
Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal
Starring: Charlie Plummer, Andy García, Taylor Russell, AnnaSophia Robb, Beth Grant, Molly Parker, Walton Goggins, Becca Hallma, Devon Bostick, Lobo Sebastian, Drew Scheid, Ellie Dusek
Screenplay by: Nick Naveda
Production Design by: Brian Stultz
Cinematography by: Michael Goi
Film Editing by: Peter McNulty
Costume Design by: Mona May
Art Direction by: Brian Baker
Music by: The Chainsmokers, Andrew Hollander
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic content involving mental illness, some sexual references, strong language and smoking.
Distributed by: Roadside Attractions
Release Date: August 21, 2020
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