Here on Earth

Three lives of three young people intersect over the course of one summer. A rich student and a young working-class man accidentally destroy a diner when their impromptu road race takes a disastrous turn. Ordered by a judge to spend the summer repairing the building, they find themselves becoming rivals for the affections of the owner's daughter.

Critics broadly found the film's sentimental, formulaic script unconvincing, though they noted attractive Massachusetts cinematography and some appreciation for Leelee Sobieski's performance.

• Wealthy private-school student Kelley becomes involved with Samantha and clashes with her working-class boyfriend Jasper and family.
• The plot incorporates Samantha's osteosarcoma and frames first love against life-changing medical uncertainty.
• After the car race destroys the diner, Kelley and Jasper must rebuild it while Kelley boards with Jasper's family.
• The Berkshire woods are presented as an idyllic setting where Samantha and Kelley develop their attraction.

• A Walk to Rememberteen romance, class tension, and emotionally heightened coming of age
• The Notebookyoung love, working-class setting, and sentimental romantic drama
• Love Storyteenage romance complicated by social class and a serious illness

Director

Mark Piznarski

Release Date

2000-03-24

Runtime

96 min

Rating

5.8 / 10 (199)

What is Here on Earth about?

A privileged teenager's reckless car race leads to forced penance, forbidden first love, and painful self-discovery in a Massachusetts summer.

What is Here on Earth like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Here on Earth as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Here on Earth violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Here on Earth as mild.

What did critics think of Here on Earth?

Critics broadly found the film's sentimental, formulaic script unconvincing, though they noted attractive Massachusetts cinematography and some appreciation for Leelee Sobieski's performance.

Which films are like Here on Earth?

Films with a similar feel include A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, and Love Story.

How long is Here on Earth?

Here on Earth runs 96 minutes.

Where can I watch Here on Earth?

In United States, Here on Earth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.