Kiernan Shipka & Nico Hiraga Break Down the ‘Sweethearts’ Spin on the Rom-Com

[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Sweethearts.]

Sweethearts will steal your heart. The Max Original movie is one of the best rom-coms of the year, except it’s not exactly a rom-com. The film dabbles with the beloved genre but creates something fresh and exciting.

Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and Ben (Nico Hiraga) are college freshmen and longtime friends who make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break. They set out on a road trip, which leads to a wild and enlightening night out in their hometown. The film has a splash When Harry Met Sally as Jamie and Ben navigate their platonic relationship — and if there’s something more to it.