Parents' Guide to Here the Whole Time

Movie 2026 NR 101 minutes
Here the Whole Time movie poster: Miguel Lallo sits with legs in pool as Diego Lira peers up at him from inside the pool

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Christie Cronan By Christie Cronan , based on child development research. How do we rate?

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age 13+

Bullying, drinking in tender LGBTQ+ teen first love romcom.

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  • Here the Whole Time: Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira sit on Miguel’s bed
  • Here the Whole Time: Miguel Lallo smiles with Diego Lira leaning in on Miguel’s shoulder
  • Here the Whole Time: Two people laughing in a ball pit, one holding a teddy bear.

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What's the Story?

In HERE THE WHOLE TIME, insecure Felipe's (Miguel Lallo) peaceful summer vacation and break from school bullies gets turned upside down when cute neighbor and childhood friend Caio (Diego Lira) unexpectedly crashes at his house for 15 days. Will they restart their friendship and maybe even something more?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say ( 1 ):

With just enough quirk and wit to shake up the usual genre tropes, this film tells a lighthearted LGBTQ+ teen first love story with tender care. Brightly colored visuals reflect the film's upbeat vibes, and the sensitive handling of Felipe's insecurities keeps the film from veering into heavy-handed preaching about body positivity.

Still, the acting can be uneven at times, the passion is only mild, and the ending feels a bit rushed. But teens who like gentle romcoms will find plenty to enjoy in this sweet coming-of-age tale.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why Felipe's body is important to the story. How does this film challenge and/or reinforce what an attractive teen should look like? How does bullying influence the way Felipe sees himself? What does the film suggest about confidence and self-acceptance?

  • What did this film make you believe about yourself, people different from you, and relationships? What do you think a teen would learn about themselves or others that they might not learn from a more conventional teen movie?

  • Which adult characters provide healthy support for teens in this film? What does healthy support look like for a teen exploring love and identity?

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Here the Whole Time movie poster: Miguel Lallo sits with legs in pool as Diego Lira peers up at him from inside the pool

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