Try Harder! (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Try Harder! is a documentary film directed by Debbie Lum, running about 85 minutes. “Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a universe where cool kids are nerds, the orchestra is world class and being Asian American is the norm, seniors at Lowell High School compete for the top prize: admission to the college of their dreams.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Try Harder! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Try Harder! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Try Harder! tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Try Harder! (2021)?
- In US, Try Harder! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Try Harder! worth watching?
- Try Harder! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Try Harder! released?
- Try Harder! was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.