The Wrong Girls

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Item: The Wrong Girls
Rating: 3
Author: HB Reviews

Comedy · Crime · Science Fiction

2026Movie1h 39m

A charmingly silly stoner comedy elevated by its lead performances, despite a somewhat uneven plot.

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3/5Entertainment Value: YesTMDB audience3.8/109 sources Reviewed by HB ReviewsResearched 18 Aug 2026

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CinemaTheatrical release 14 Aug 2026

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The Wrong Girls (2026)

Movie Review: 3/5

Entertainment Value: Yes

Is The Wrong Girls worth watching?

Yes. HB Reviews rates it 3/5 and considers it entertaining overall.

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Two codependent best friends living paycheck to paycheck and bong rip to bong rip get caught in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos.

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A charmingly silly stoner comedy elevated by its lead performances, despite a somewhat uneven plot.

Full Review

Dylan Meyer's directorial debut, 'The Wrong Girls,' offers a refreshingly off-kilter take on the stoner comedy genre, anchored by the undeniable chemistry between Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat. The film follows Frankie and Molly, two codependent best friends navigating life on the fringes of Los Angeles, whose existence is upended by a case of mistaken identity involving a mysterious briefcase and experimental drugs that grant telepathic abilities. Stewart and Shawkat are a delight, imbuing their characters with a genuine warmth and comedic timing that makes their chaotic journey watchable, even when the plot falters.

The supporting cast, including LaKeith Stanfield, Tony Hale, Seth Rogen, and Kumail Nanjiani (voicing sassy cats), adds further comedic flavour. Meyer's direction, while occasionally uneven, captures a specific, sun-baked California vibe, and Todd Banhazl's cinematography offers some inventive visual sequences. However, the screenplay struggles at times to balance its absurdist humour with a coherent narrative, leading to moments where the pacing lags and the jokes feel a little too familiar.

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