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The Musical

2026 1 h 24 min Comedy

A middle school theatre teacher turns a school play into an act of revenge when his ex starts dating the principal.

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About the film

It's not personal. It's middle school.

What it’s about

Doug, a frustrated playwright teaching theatre at a middle school, discovers his ex is now dating Principal Brady, his nemesis. To sabotage Brady's chance at a Blue Ribbon Award, Doug secretly plans to stage the most inappropriate play he can imagine.

What hooks you

Giselle Bonilla directs a cast led by Nevada Jose as Little Mikey Gomez, with Rob Lowe as Principal Brady and Gillian Jacobs as Abigail. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2026.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like cringe comedy built on awkward situations and revenge plots, and to anyone who enjoys musicals with a satirical edge.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genre
Comedy
Running time
1h 24min
World premiere
Jan 25, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 155 votes
7.7 /10
IMDb
7.7102
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Creative team

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Director Giselle Bonilla
Starring
  1. 01 Nevada Jose Little Mikey Gomez (LMG)
  2. 02 Rob Lowe Principal Brady
  3. 03 Gillian Jacobs Abigail
  4. 04 Will Brill Doug
  5. 05 Michael Strassner Carson
  6. 06 Melanie Herrera Lata
  7. 07 Chyler Emery Stern Cindy
  8. 08 Vivian Dao Parent
  9. 09 Karen Maruyama Mrs. Belkin
  10. 10 Aidyn James Ahn Abel (credited as Aidyn James Ahn)

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