Better Nate Than Ever

13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams but there’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. When his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams.

Cast

Rueby Wood

as Nate Foster

Lisa Kudrow

as Aunt Heidi

Joshua Bassett

as Anthony Foster

Aria Brooks

as Libby

Norbert Leo Butz

as Rex

Michelle Federer

as Sherrie

Finn Egan-Liang

as Jimmy Madison

Pierson Salvador

as Tall Middle Schooler

Mandy Gonzalez

as Mrs. Wadsworth

Jimmy Ray Bennett

as Fantasy Audition Greeter

Reviews

Robbie Grawey

This has one really fantastic musical number in it, the rest of the film ranges from “alright” to “pretty good”. Kinda felt like it didn’t live up to its cinematic potential in a lot of its technical areas but the performances and direction are solid! Mostly left me a bit disappointed that we didn’t...

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#FilmReview #BetterNateThanEver #DisneyPlus Recently released on Disney+, "Better Nate Than Ever" is a delightful watch filled with fun moments and plenty of laughter. It was a treat to see Lisa Kudrow, known for her role as Phoebe in the TV show Friends, back on screen. Her comedic timing and...

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