Escaping Ohio

Jul 1, 2023

1h 21m

★ 10.0

What's so great about Ohio anyways?

Overview

A modern teen movie following Sam and JJ, two 18-yr-olds facing adulthood. When it becomes clear Sam intends to leave their small town for new adventures in California, JJ dares her to let him prove why Ohio is worth sticking around for.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Convoke Media

Escaping Ohio Trailers

Cast

Sam

Jessica Michael Davis

Collin Kelly-Sordelet

Renee

Emily Bergl

Rick

Adam Pascal

Taylor

Alexandria Benford

Courtney

Carolyn Kang

Young Sam

Lacey Katena

Young JJ

Jordan Isaiah White

Stacey

Emma Elle Paterson

Mr. S

Johnny Manibusan

Anna

Kylie Victoria Edwards

Carol

Cadden Jones

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