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Rowan & Olivia

Name: Rowan & Olivia
Genre: Drama, Romance
Duration: 1 h
Cast: Alickina Bell, Evangeline Thomas, Caspian Bernhardt, Chayse Brown, Link Shipley

2026 · 1h · Drama · Romance

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When Rowan Saoirse, a queer, academically-struggling high school senior, is forced to undergo mandatory tutoring to graduate, she finds herself connected to Olivia Bon…

67/100

MAYBE

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

When Rowan Saoirse, a queer, academically-struggling high school senior, is forced to undergo mandatory tutoring to graduate, she finds herself connected to Olivia Bond, her overachieving catholic classmate. As their relationship begins to blossom, Olivia struggles with accepting her discovered sexuality, split within a battle against Rowan and her own religion.

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67/100

MAYBE

MAYBEWhen Rowan Saoirse, a queer, academically-struggling high school senior, is forced to undergo mandatory tutoring to graduate, she finds herself connected to Olivia Bon…

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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a character-focused story about identity and becoming someone new

02A compact 60-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit

03With Kaci Schlesser directing and Alickina Bell leading the cast, the factual package has a clear creative center even before a meaningful audience score develops

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Rowan & Olivia?

Rowan & Olivia belongs in your night if you want a character arc about identity, growth, or self-discovery. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a compact 60-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. This is a mood-dependent call: the fit matters more than the headline score.

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