Straight Up

Todd is a nervous young man in his twenties who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and uncertainty regarding his sexual orientation. Driven by a fear of isolation, he begins to question if he is actually gay. He forms a bond with Rory, an aspiring actress who deals with her own personal insecurities. The two develop an intellectual partnership based on conversation and shared interests, though their relationship remains entirely non-sexual.

Written and directed by James Sweeney, who also stars as Todd, this romantic comedy was the first of two films he directed, preceding Twinless. The cast features Katie Findlay as Rory, alongside Dana Drori, James Scully, Joshua Diaz, and Tracie Thoms. Produced by Valparaiso Pictures in the United States, the film has a runtime of 97 minutes.

The movie received a generally positive response from both viewers and professional reviewers. It holds a 6.9 rating on IMDb based on 3,700 votes and a matching 6.9 on TMDB from 86 votes. This audience sentiment aligns closely with film critics, who provided a rating of 7/10 across 28 reviews.