Better Nate Than Ever

'Better Nathe Than Ever' is an American musical comedy movie written and directed by Tim Federle. It is based on the novel of the same name published in 2013 and it stars actor Rueby Wood. It was one of the first original movies to launch on Dinsey+ and received generally positive reviews. However, it was removed from the streaming platform fue to Disney's cost cutting plan.

Nate Foster is a 13 year old boy from Pittsburgh who dreams to become a Broadway star. He is the weirdo at school and everybody laughs at him except his best friend Libby, who supports him. When they discover auditions for the 'Lilo & Stitch' musical are being held, Nate and Libby travel to New York taking advantage of a trip of Nate's parents.

In New York they meet his aunt Heidi, a wannabe actress which is in another audition and will serve as Nate's legal guardian for the audition. Nate suffers a wardrobe malfunction and thinks everything is lost. However, he receives a comeback call for a second test, a monologue he nails. To survive in the Big Apple he becomes a TikTok star, at the same time he gets a call for the final audition to get the role.

The main cast of the movie, besides Rueby Wood, is completed with Joshua Bassett as Nate's older brother, Aria Brooks as his friend Libby and Lisa Kudrow as aunt Heidi.