Netflix's 2019 teen comedy Tall Girl is an endearing coming-of-age story that follows sixteen-year-old Jodi Kreyman as she navigates high school as a teenager with an above-average height. Standing at 6'1 and 1/2, Jodi tries to slouch and make herself seem smaller to avoid being the target of cruel jokes at Ruby Bridges High School. Things only get worse for Jodi when she gets tangled up in a love triangle that leaves her questioning her confidence and friendships. The movie follows Jodi as she finds herself and true love through hardships and tough lessons.
Tall Girl is a movie by Nzingha Stewart from writer Sam Wolfson. The film seems to have mixed reviews from critics, maintaining a 38% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Wolfson returned with a screenplay for Tall Girl 2 in 2022, a sequel that brings Jodi back to deal with more high school drama. There's no official news on Tall Girl 3, but the sequel's plot leaves room for the story to continue. Here's a guide to the cast and characters in Tall Girl to help you get up to speed before watching this endearing movie.
Ava Michelle as Jodi Kreyman
Jodi Kreyman is the main protagonist in Tall Girl, who struggles with her self-image and deals with bullying over her height at school. She's been tall for most of her life, which has led to her experiencing feelings of self-doubt, insecurity, and yearning to fit in with her peers. During Tall Girl, Jodi struggles to win the affection of the new Swedish exchange student, Stig, and must navigate her friendships with Jack and the bullies who continually target her. Through the movie, Jodi learns a lot about love, loyalty, and what it means to truly be comfortable with who you are.
Who Is Ava Michelle?
Jodi is played by Ava Michelle, sometimes credited as Ava Cota, with this being her first feature film. Ava first graced viewers' screens when she appeared on the Lifetime reality show Dance Moms and So You Think You Can Dance: Next Generation. She is a classically trained dancer who actually faced body-shaming for her height during her time on Dance Moms, so it's great to see her in a movie with a positive message on the subject. Ava has also appeared in The Bold and the Beautiful, A Christmas Dinner, and in the Tall Girl 2 sequel.
Sabrina Carpenter as Harper Kreyman
Sabrina Carpenter appears in Tall Girl as Harper Kreyman, Jodi's older sister. Harper is much shorter than Jodi and a beauty pageant winner, but the two have a good relationship despite their differences. However, it's clear that both sisters have their own issues with body confidence, as there are several scenes where Harper references dieting and needing to avoid carbs. She can be a little dramatic at times but is overall a good support system for Jodi.
Who Is Sabrina Carpenter?
Sabrina Carpenter is a singer and actress who first started acting in 2011 with an appearance on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. She has since secured roles in children's series like Girl Meets World and Sofia the First. Some of Carpenter's film roles include the Disney+ tearjerker Clouds and the 2022 thriller comedy Emergency.
Griffin Gluck as Jack Dunkleman
Jack Dunkleman is one of Jodi's best friends and a character whose family hosts Stig during his time as an exchange student at Ruby Bridges High. He's madly in love with Jodi, but she is hesitant to date him due to their height difference. This leads to Jack spending much of the movie either trying to win Jodi over or dating someone else to try and make her jealous. He definitely has his own struggles with self-worth and confidence throughout Tall Girl, but in the end, Jodi realizes Jack is the one who's been there for her through everything.
Who Is Jack Dunkleman?
Jack Dunkleman is played by Griffin Gluck, who has an impressive credit list for being a young actor. Gluck is best known for his appearances on series like Red Band Society, Private Practice, and Back in the Game. One of his most popular roles is as Gabe on the Netflix horror drama Locke & Key.
Clara Wilsey as Kimmy Stitcher
Kimmy Stitcher is one of the most popular students at Ruby Bridges High and Jodi's biggest bully. Her character is a stereotypical mean girl who does everything in her power to make sure Stig is interested in her and not Jodi. Kimmy doesn't have many redeeming qualities, but she does hint at having some issues with her confidence during her small role in the movie. The character returns to the Tall Girl 2 sequel, where she is still trying to tear Jodi and her confidence down.
Who Is Clara Wilsey?
Clara Wilsey plays Kimmy Stitcher in Tall Girl. Wilsey only has a few acting credits as of 2023 but shined in her performance as Abigail in the short Through April. She has also appeared in an episode of Ballers as Jessica and in Charlie Puth's music video for "Girlfriend."
Paris Berelc as Liz
Liz is one of Kimmy's good friends in Tall Girl, but she isn't really a mean character or much of a bully. Instead, Liz is someone who is interested in Jack, but he ends up using her as a pawn in an attempt to make Jodi jealous. She even tries to ask Jack to homecoming after he treats her poorly, yet she continues to be respectful to him and all the other characters. Liz has a small role in the movie but is a key part of the love triangle.
Who Is Paris Berelc?
Paris Berelc is a Jill-of-all-trades as an actress, dancer, model, and former gymnast. Berelc has starred in several films, including Hubie Halloween, Deadly Scholars, and Do Revenge.
Luke Eisner as Stig Mohlin
Stig Mohlin is a new foreign exchange student from Sweden attending Ruby Bridges High. It doesn't take long after his arrival to catch the attention of Jodi and Kimmy, who fight for his attention over the course of the film. Stig is easily influenced and only seems concerned about being popular rather than Jodi's feelings. He does state that back in Sweden, he struggled to fit in at school, but that isn't an excuse to play with their emotions. Stig has to learn some hard lessons in Tall Girl but is overall a character who just wants to fit in.
Who Is Luke Eisner?
Luke Eisner is a model, actor, and musician. He only has a few acting credits, including The Goldbergs, Timeline, and Tall Girl 2. Eisner has also modeled for high fashion brands like Calvin Klein and Stuart Weitzman.
Anjelika Washington as Fareeda
Another character with a small role is Fareeda, Jodi's best friend. She's loyal to Jodi and is always there to help boost her confidence. Her character is the one who tells Jodi to stand tall after dealing with bullying and cruel pranks and keeps a level head when Jodi gets emotional. You truly couldn't ask for a better friend during trying situations, which is why Fareeda's character needed more screen time. She does return for Tall Girl 2 alongside Jodi as they both continue to deal with torment from Kimmy.
Who Is Anjelika Washington?
Anjelika Washington began acting in 2017, with two guest roles on the series Runaways. Some of her film credits include Moxie, Love and Gelato, and Praise This.
Angela Kinsey as Helaine Kreyman
Helaine Kreyman is Jodi and Harper's mom, and a minor character in Tall Girl. Helaine is a supportive mother who gives Jodi advice on her struggles, but she does have issues truly understanding what her daughter is going through. She's focused more on her own history as a pageant queen and gives some questionable advice to Jodi on dating. However, Helaine experiences a lot of growth in the Tall Girl movies and becomes a wonderful support system for her daughters in the sequel.
Who Is Angela Kinsey?
Helaine Kreyman is played by Angela Kinsey, best known for her work as Angela on The Office. She's also appeared on Your Family or Mine, Be Our Chef, and MTV's Deliciousness. Kinsey currently has a podcast titled Office Ladies that she co-hosts with The Office co-star Jenna Fischer.
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