IMDb 6.3 2008 HD

Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger

Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger

2008
Comedy Drama
103 min PG-13 Australia
5.8 / 10
6.3 IMDB

With help from a new friend, a misfit at a fancy private school secretly enrolls at a public school as a foreign exchange student.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Chris Webb / Paul Kiely / Cathy Randall
Starring
Danielle Catanzariti / Keisha Castle-Hughes / Toni Collette / Christian Byers / Essie Davis / Russell Dykstra / Jonny Pasvolsky / Cassandra Jinman

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

earnest charming relatable predictable sweet quirky underdeveloped functional sincere gentle witty uneven

Reviews

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Imogen Davies
May 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This Australian film presents a thoughtful, albeit gentle, exploration of a young girl's quest for belonging. The narrative hinges on a clever premise, allowing for insightful observations about class and social conformity. Danielle Catanzariti offers a sensitive portrayal…

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Julian Croft
May 2, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger' aims for heartfelt coming-of-age drama, it often struggles to find its footing. The central performance by Danielle Catanzariti is earnest, but the script sometimes lets her down, leaning into predictable tropes. The…

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Sophia Bellweather
May 2, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A refreshing and genuinely funny take on the challenges of fitting in. 'Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger' shines thanks to its sharp script and the committed performances of its young lead. Danielle Catanzariti navigates the dual worlds of…

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Marcus Thorne
May 2, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Australian production offers a familiar coming-of-age narrative with a slightly quirky twist. The central conceit, a young girl’s double life at two vastly different schools, provides ample opportunity for social commentary and character-driven moments. Danielle Catanzariti delivers…

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Eleanor Vance
May 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A charming, if occasionally uneven, exploration of adolescent identity. Danielle Catanzariti anchors the film with a performance that captures the awkwardness and yearning of a young outsider. The premise of a private school student going undercover at a…

FAQs

Given its themes of navigating school, friendships, and personal identity, the film is likely to resonate most strongly with teenagers and young adults. While it handles these topics with sensitivity, the narrative complexity and character development might be more engaging for those who can appreciate the nuances of adolescent social dynamics. Parental guidance might be considered for very young viewers.