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Basic (2026)

Movie

Comedy

Gloria and Nick go through a painful breakup. Gloria then spirals through Nick’s past dating history, untangling his web of ex-girlfriends until she discovers the reason for all their issues: Kaylinn, the hottest, most basic ex-girlfriend to ever exist, who not only just took Gloria’s boyfriend, but is about to take her entire story from her, too. Based on Devantez's award-winning 2020 short of the same name.

Chelsea Devantez Director Chelsea Devantez Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 16, 2026
IMDb
tt38697961
Language
Studio
, BuzzFeed Studios, Fortitude International, CaliWood Pictures

Themes

Cast

Ashley Park Ashley Park Gloria Taylor John Smith Taylor John Smith Nick Leighton Meester Leighton Meester Kaylinn Ashley Nicole Black Ashley Nicole Black Kandy Muse Kandy Muse Nelson Franklin Nelson Franklin Kenzie Elizabeth Kate Linder Kate Linder

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Frequently asked questions

What is Basic about?
Gloria and Nick go through a painful breakup. Gloria then spirals through Nick’s past dating history, untangling his web of ex-girlfriends until she discovers the reason for all their issues: Kaylinn, the hottest, most basic ex-girlfriend to ever exist, who not only just took Gloria’s boyfriend, but is about to take her entire story from her, too. Based on Devantez's award-winning 2020 short of the same name.
Who directed Basic?
Basic was directed by Chelsea Devantez.
Who stars in Basic?
Basic stars Ashley Park, Taylor John Smith, Leighton Meester, Ashley Nicole Black.
When was Basic released?
Basic is a 2026 comedy film.
Where can I watch Basic?
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