Skipped Parts is a 2000 American coming-of-age comedy film directed by Tamra Davis and starring Drew Barrymore, Edward Norton, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The film is based on Tim Sandlin's novel of the same name.
The story is set in the early 1960s in a small South Carolina town. The protagonist, Lydia Callahan (Leigh), is a wild and free-spirited woman who loves to party and has a reputation for promiscuity. She has a 14-year-old son named Sam (Bug Hall) who has grown up without a father and has become more mature than his age due to his mother's behavior.
When Lydia's behavior gets out of control, she is asked to leave town and move to Wyoming to live with her wealthy and conservative father (R. Lee Ermey). Sam is forced to accompany her and leave behind his best friend, Maurey Pierce (Norton).
In Wyoming, Sam meets a girl named Marilyn (Barrymore) who lives nearby and the two form a bond based on their shared love of books and creative writing. Together, they explore the complexities of growing up and navigating life's challenges.
As Sam's relationship with Marilyn begins to blossom, he begins to question the values and beliefs he has been taught by his mother and grandfather. He goes on a journey of self-discovery and learning, all while trying to understand his place in the world.
Skipped Parts is a heartwarming and entertaining film about growing up and coming to understand the world around us. The performances by the star-studded cast are outstanding, and the film's themes of family, love, and self-discovery are sure to resonate with viewers of all ages.