Eighth Grade is a 2018 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Bo Burnham, in his feature film directorial debut. The plot follows the life and struggles of an eighth-grader, played by Elsie Fisher, during her last week of classes before embarking for high school. The film premiered on January 19, as part of the U.S. Dramatic Competition section of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.[2] It was theatrically released in the United States by A24 on July 13, 2018 and is set for international release by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through their Buena Vista International label.[3] The film received acclaim from critics, with praise for Burnham's script and direction and Fisher's performance.