
Ben Platt stars in the title role of this adaptation of the coming-of-age Broadway musical. 17-year-old high school student Evan Hansen suffers from crippling social anxiety. To help him overcome his fears and boost his confidence, his therapist advises Evan to write a series of letters to himself. After one of his classmates commits suicide, a misunderstanding places Evan and his letters in the spotlight. However, as he uses his new-found popularity to help others tackle their mental health issues, Evan's false claims start to come under scrutiny. The cast also includes Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore and Amandla Stenberg.
- Cast
- Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Liz Kate, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan, Danny Pino, Amandla Stenberg, DeMarius Copes
- Genres
- Music
- Language
- English
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