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Better Nate Than Ever

PG

1h 34min

April 1, 2022

Comedy, Family

Thirteen-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams. There’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. But when his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams. Based on the award-winning novel.

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1h 34min
Release Date: April 1, 2022

  • Directed By

    Tim Federle
  • Written By

    Tim Federle
  • Produced By

    Marc Platt, Adam Siegel
  • Cast

    Aria Brooks, Joshua Bassett, Michelle Federer, Rueby Wood, Norbert Leo Butz, Lisa Kudrow
  • Rated PG
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Videos

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        “On Broadway” Clip | Better Nate Than Ever | Disney+

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        Stage to Screen Featurette | Disney’s Better Nate Than Ever | Disney+

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        Libby-ing It Up | Better Nate Than Ever | Disney+

      • 1:39

        Better Nate Than Ever | Official Trailer | Disney+

      • 1:14

        Becoming Nate Foster | Better Nate Than Ever | Disney+

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