Smartass

Based on true events (mostly), Freddie, a 15-year-old runaway becomes intimately acquainted with California’s “Murder City” after being released from jail, just shy of midnight. Absurdly self-reliant, completely broke and 120 miles away from her friends she has nothing to depend on but her wit and youthful charm.

Cast

Joey King

as Freddie

Luke Pasqualino

as Donny

Ronen Rubinstein

as Nick

Nicole LaLiberte

as Chu Chu

Trevante Rhodes

as Mike C

Yvette Nicole Brown

as Officer Neesy

Helena Mattsson

as Henna

Noel Gugliemi

as Jose

Emilio Rivera

as Poco Efe

Jake Weary

as Mickey

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