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By Kat Halstead
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Coming-out comedy has language, sexual references, pot use.
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Am I OK?
What's the Story?
In AM I OK?, Lucy (Dakota Johnson) and Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) are best friends living in Los Angeles, doing everything together and knowing pretty much everything about each other. But on a night out, Jane announces a big job move and Lucy reveals a personal secret that signals a lot of change for them both. Can the two navigate their friendship through the upheaval while they try to deal with their own inner and outer chaos?
Is It Any Good?
The debut feature from wife-and-wife team Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne lends their impressive combined comedy chops to Lauren Pomerantz's warm, personal script. Inspired by Pomerantz herself coming out in her 30s, Am I OK? merges sweet coming-of-age tenderness with sharp romcom one-liners, but at its core is a really solid film about friendship. The easy on-screen chemistry between Johnson and Mizuno is that of friends who've been close for years and know each other inside out, which makes their intimate moments more touching and their struggles even harder to watch. The supporting cast are great as well, with Jermaine Fowler as Jane's likable boyfriend, Kiersey Clemons as Lucy's buoyant co-worker Brittany, and Sean Hayes making an appearance as her clueless, eccentric boss, Stu. Some moments feel a touch convoluted, and the script occasionally spells things out a little too clearly, but it's a touching movie with plenty to offer beyond just being OK.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Am I OK? centering a 30-something woman coming to terms with her sexuality. Have you seen similar coming out stories about people of her age or older in movies or on TV -- how do they compare? Why do you think the focus tends to be on teens exploring their sexuality more often than adults? Why is it important to see this kind of representation as well?
Friendship is a central theme in the movie. How was Lucy and Jane's friendship portrayed? How did it change during the film? What do you think makes a good friend and a strong friendship generally?
Both the writer and directors of the movie are lesbians. Does that impact how you think about the film -- does it add authenticity to the story? Do you think it's important to have representation behind the camera as well as in front?
Discuss the strong language used. Did it seem necessary or excessive? What did it add to the film?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : June 6, 2024
- Cast : Dakota Johnson , Sonoya Mizuno , Kiersey Clemons
- Directors : Stephanie Allynne , Tig Notaro
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Gay Movie Director(s) , Lesbian Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Queer Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Max
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Friendship
- Run time : 86 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : language, sexual references and some drug use
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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