Hick is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Derrick Martini, based on the novel of the same name by Andrea Portes. Set in the American Midwest, the film tells the story of a teenage girl named Luli McMullen (played by Chloë Grace Moretz) as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, leaving her troubled home life behind.
The film’s blend of dark humor and poignant drama makes it a unique coming-of-age story, offering an unflinching look at the complexities of adolescence, the search for identity, and the often harsh realities of life.
Luli, a 13-year-old girl growing up in a small, rural town, is forced to leave her home after a series of unfortunate events, including the emotional and physical abuse by her father and the neglect of her mother.
With little more than a suitcase and a sense of misplaced confidence, she heads to Las Vegas, hoping to escape her past and find a better life.
Along the way, she encounters a series of quirky and morally ambiguous characters, including Glenda (Blake Lively), a free-spirited woman, and a mysterious drifter named Eddie (Eddie Redmayne), whose troubled past and unclear motives become central to Luli’s journey.