๐ฅ Lucas (1986) is a tender teen drama about a shy, brainy boy who navigates love, friendship, and fitting in at high school. Lucas is small, awkward, and secretly in love with the new girl, Maggie.
Despite his size, Lucas dreams bigโtrying out for the football team and challenging social norms to win Maggieโs heart. But high school is brutal, and not everyone plays fair.
His best friend Cappie offers unwavering support, while Maggieโs kindness adds warmth to Lucasโs struggles. But heartbreak and betrayal push Lucas to his emotional limits.
What makes Lucas stand out is its emotional honestyโquiet moments, small victories, and the ache of growing up. Itโs a story of courage in the face of rejection.
With a breakout performance from Corey Haim, Lucas is a bittersweet gem about adolescence, reminding us that being true to yourself is the bravest thing of all.