The Size of Watermelons
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The Size of Watermelons

Alex is the definition of loser. He has no, nor has he ever had, friends. His life has no direction and he has a stupid haircut.

3.7 / 10 1997 1h 28mNR English
Comedy

Storyline

Alex is the definition of loser. He has no, nor has he ever had, friends. His life has no direction and he has a stupid haircut. While attending the Venice Beach Art School, he meets Lizzy, Patrick and Gnome, who become his friends. When Alex figures out he should make a movie, he decides to do an "alternative political documentary in black and white" about Gnomes struggle to free Hawaii. He hires some brain dead film students and meets the girl of his dreams and he's all ready to make his movie. Until the first scheduled shooting date when Gnome, who has the budget, turns up missing.

Cast & Crew

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Alex

Lead
Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Gnome

Donovan Leitch

Donovan Leitch

Patrick

Marissa Ribisi

Marissa Ribisi

Lizzie

Ione Skye

Ione Skye

Maggie

John Enos III

John Enos III

Leonard

Adam West

Adam West

Self

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

The Vagrant

What People Are Saying

2.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kari Skogland's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Size of Watermelons is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker