The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)

A quirky teen with a penchant for war reenactments, Kelly Ernswiler obsesses over military tactics with his buddy Bart. The school bully is one of Kelly's regular headaches, and he also has to deal with a frustrating situation at home, where his father is a recovering drug addict. Kelly's life gets even more complicated when he falls for Tabby, Bart's pretty and soon-to-be-wed older sister.

Directed by: Efram Potelle, Kyle Rankin

Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Elden Henson, Amy Smart, Billy Kay, Kathleen Quinlan, Shiri Appleby, William Sadler, Ray Wise, Jesse Heiman, Philipp Karner, Anson Mount, Michael McShane

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rating: 4.8/10

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