Growing Up and Other Lies is a comedic coming of age movie that explores the themes of friendship, fulfillment, and creativity. The movie follows Jake, an aspiring artist who has been living in New York City for years, but now feels burned out and is ready to leave.
On the same day, he decides to convince his three oldest friends, Billy, Rocks, and Gunderson, to join him for a walk down the length of Manhattan. The four friends embark on a journey that spans the entire city and offers them a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and ponder their lives.
Throughout their journey, the friends encounter various characters and experience unexpected twists and turns that test their patience, resolve, and relationships. Along the way, they grapple with questions of identity, purpose, and desire, as they try to make sense of their lives and find meaning in the struggles of growing up.
The movie features a talented cast that includes Adam Brody as Jake, Wyatt Cenac as Gunderson, Josh Lawson as Billy, and Danny Jacobs as Rocks. Directed by Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs, the movie is a heartfelt ode to friendship and the challenges of finding one's place in the world.
