This Is the Year

This Is the Year is a 2020 American teen comedy-drama film directed by David Henrie, starring Lorenzo James Henrie, Vanessa Marano, Alyssa Jirrels, Bug Hall, Jake Short, Jeff Garlin, and Gregg Sulkin. It is Henrie's feature film directorial debut and Selena Gomez serves as an executive producer.

The film had a live virtual premiere on August 28, 2020. It was released in select theaters in the United States and through video on demand on September 24, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment.

Plot
In a last-ditch effort to win over the girl of his dreams, a nerdy high school senior and his best friends embark on a road trip to see their favorite band at the biggest music festival of the year, only to discover true love in the most unexpected place.

Cast

 * Lorenzo James Henrie as Josh
 * Boston Pierce as Young Josh
 * Vanessa Marano as Molly
 * Gregg Sulkin as Kale
 * Jeff Garlin as Mr. Elmer
 * Alyssa Jirrels as Zoey
 * Bug Hall as Donnie
 * Jake Short as Mikey
 * David Henrie as Sebastian
 * Gregg Christie as Luca
 * Kate Katzman as Sofia
 * Josh Rhett Noble as Homeless Jared