The Social Distance (2026)

Middle school isn't rocket science.

The Social Distance (2026) poster

In an attempt to make the most of their limited fun during the summer of the Covid-19 lockdown, a science nerd and her boy-crazy best friend decide to build a spaceship to escape the quarantine before the summer ends and they start at different highschools, but as the lift-off draws near, they find that building a rocket may prove easier than maintaining their friendship.

Director: Vienna Skinnell
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Farley Bear Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

quarantine, bisexuality, graduation, nostalgia, coming of age, space, middle school, magic realism, lgbt teen, lockdown, social isolation, covid-19, social distancing, marin county

More Films by Director: Vienna Skinnell
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Social Distance about?
In an attempt to make the most of their limited fun during the summer of the Covid-19 lockdown, a science nerd and her boy-crazy best friend decide to build a spaceship to escape the quarantine before the summer ends and they start at different highschools, but as the lift-off draws near, they find that building a rocket may prove easier than maintaining their friendship.
Who directed The Social Distance?
The Social Distance was directed by Vienna Skinnell.
Who stars in The Social Distance?
The Social Distance stars Sean Madison Wood, Payton Howard-Ninkovich, Damarcus Gray, Alex Uhrlaub, Dave Whaley, Emanuelle Rose Hill.
How long is The Social Distance?
The Social Distance has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is The Social Distance?
The Social Distance is a Science Fiction, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of The Social Distance?
The Social Distance had a budget of $20,000.
Where was The Social Distance produced?
The Social Distance was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Social Distance?
The themes of The Social Distance include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.