Jonah Hill spent four years developing the film, influenced by the gritty realism of filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Spike Jonze.

: Hill chose professional skateboarders with little to no acting experience to portray the lead crew, ensuring the skating and group dynamics felt organic. Plot & Themes

: To capture the era's authenticity, Hill shot on Super 16mm film with a 4:3 aspect ratio , mirroring the aesthetic of 1990s VHS skate tapes.

The story follows 13-year-old (Sunny Suljic) as he navigates a turbulent home life and a desire to belong.