This Is the Year

This Is the Year is a 2020 American teen coming-of-age 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