Sweethearts is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Jordan Weiss in her feature directorial debut.
Produced by New Line Cinema and Picturestart, it stars Kiernan Shipka, Nico Hiraga, Caleb Hearon, Tramell Tillman, Charlie Hall, and Ava DeMary.
Jamie is bored of her boyfriend, Simon, and struggles to develop friendships due to childhood bullying.
At their first college party, Ben rebuffs the sexual advances of a drunken woman while Jamie sneaks into a bedroom to sext with Simon.
Their friend Palmer reveals he is returning to their hometown in Ohio and will be hosting a coming out party the night before Thanksgiving.
With help from Reese, a local school football coach, Claire and Simon are safely returned.
Claire attempts to seduce Ben in an outdoor tree fort, unbeknownst to Jamie, who is breaking up with Simon below.
Claire and Simon leave, believing Ben and Jamie are co-dependent and carrying out a secret romance.
On Thanksgiving, Ben watches When Harry Met Sally..., appearing to have an epiphany about Jamie.
He confronts Jamie, revealing he regrets the kiss and does not hold romantic feelings toward her, and instead wants to remain friends.