[rock music]
It’s literally the best party in the history of mankind.
The lacrosse team only throws it once a year,
because you need a whole year to recover.
And I hear there’s going to be an eight-layer dip.
Eight layers.
I don’t even know what you’d use for an eighth layer.
It defies the laws of layers.
And this year, they’re going to have a movie screen
that floats in the pool.
I mean, I don’t have words.
Dude, you’ve actually got a lot of words.
Like, so many.
But it sounds awesome. Can I go with you?
Oh, I’m not invited.
The lacrosse guys are upperclassmen.
People our age don’t get to go.
None of us are cool enough to score an invite.
Sorry. Hang on a sec.
I got to pose for the yearbook.
- Best what? - Just best.
You! You can get us invited.
You’re my cool-haired golden ticket
to the greatest day of my life.
Dude, there’s way more to me than just my hair.
I’ve also got eyes you can get lost in.
[sighs]
How about I just go talk to those lacrosse dudes?
What? You can’t just walk over to them.
You need a plan.
Give me a break, man. It’s only a party.
I’ll just ask for an invitation.
Ask for an invitation?
Just like that? Yeah.
While you’re at it, why don’t you ask for a million dollars
or Rihanna’s phone number?
Relax, man. I got this.
- No, you don’t. - Hey, dudes.
Do you think they know it was us?
♪ Stop tellin’ me to read between the lines ♪
♪ It all adds up to one thing ♪
Five, four, three, two, one.
♪ If you think you’re gonna lose your cool ♪
♪ Well, sometimes you gotta break the rules ♪
♪ Hey, show me what you know, give it up to rock ’n’ roll ♪
♪ ’Cause we ain’t gonna stop ♪
♪ If you’re feeling like you’re gettin’ schooled ♪
♪ There’s an answer right in front of you ♪
♪ Hey, show me what you know, give it up to rock ’n’ roll ♪
♪ ’Cause we ain’t gonna stop ♪
- ♪ Hey! ♪ - ♪ Are you ready to rock? ♪
[rock music]
- There’s got to be a way. - I don’t see how.
We’re never gonna get an invite to that party now.
Who cares about some older kids’ party?
both: We do.
It’s weird when you guys talk at the same time.
You guys talk at the same time, too.
both: No, we don’t. Okay.
We do, but it’s cute when we do it.
Mm, it’s not that cute.
We’re going to that party, bro.
Like Mr. Finn always says, never give up.
I give up.
What’s going on, Mr. Finn?
Well, the school bought all the teachers
these fancy new chairs.
It’s got so many thingamajigs,
I don’t know what any of ’em do.
Oh!
That one makes it recline,
so this is probably the height adjust.
Oh!
Nope. It’s unrecline.
That’s weird.
On most chairs, that would be this lever.
[grunts]
Is there a button on the chair to call the nurse?
Don’t worry, dude.
I’ve got the perfect plan to get us an invite to the party.
You just have to show those guys how well you play lacrosse.
That is a perfect plan, except I can’t play lacrosse.
[rock music]
Why do you have to meet other people?
Aren’t I enough?
But I thought we had something special.
Forget it.
Oh, I can’t stay mad at you.
Fighting with your picture of Freddy again?
Well, we made up.
Of course you did.
It’s a super healthy relationship
you have with that picture.
I can’t let Freddy go to that party.
Until now, he’s been my secret hottie.
All those older girls are going to be all over him.
I’m gonna lose him, Tomeeks.
You don’t have him.
That’s even worse.
I’m gonna lose him before I have him.
Life was so much simpler when we thought boys were gross.
Check it out, everybody.
Freddy ate an entire tuna fish sandwich in one bite.
He’s so cute.
It came out his nose!
Yeah, those older girls
are never going to be able to resist him.
I know.
[rock music]
It’s gonna take some work to make you great at lacrosse.
Let me see how you hold the stick.
Now say, "I know how to play lacrosse."
I know how to play lacrosse.
I buy it.
Now this is a chair.
A simple, wooden, four-legged chair
that won’t give me any problems.
Perfect.
But I think the room is tilted.
Ooh, lacrosse!
Let me have a go.
Mr. Finn, we’re kind of busy.
Our social status depends on Freddy’s lacrosse skills.
Come on. Oh, man.
I could have been, like, a regular lacrosse star.
Later, dudes!
both: Later!
[rock music]
Okay. Here it goes.
Our chance for glory.
Don’t worry. I got this.
Yeah, you do.
And this weekend, we’re gonna be doing our party dance.
both: Oh! Bring it around town.
Oh. Oh, Oh, oh!
Yeah.
There’s no way Freddy’s learned
how to play lacrosse since yesterday, right?
Totally, no way.
He’s gonna get invited to that party.
- Sweet moves, dude. - It’s happening.
This is exactly what I was worried about.
Okay. I got this. I’m gonna do this.
- I need you to push me. - What?
- Push me. - I can’t.
You’re my best friend.
Aww, Tomeeks, that’s so nice.
Ow. Dude, quit throwing things at me.
[rock music]
Mr. Finn, it’s a little hard to concentrate on our math
when you’re failing at woodshop.
You want a math problem?
If a chair has a leg that’s 2 inches too short
and you measure wrong and cut 4 inches off the other legs,
how long should you cry before you feel better?
Well, if it’s anything like seeing some cougar swoop in
and steal your man, I’d say about four hours.
We’re gonna get through this, sister.
I’m just gonna make all the legs even.
What are we going to do?
You still haven’t gotten us an invitation to that party.
I know.
Everything keeps going wrong.
I’m sorry I bumped into you, Freddy.
I tripped over a crazy person.
It’s okay, but the party’s this weekend,
and we might not get to go.
Good! I mean darn.
But you’ll always have us.
Do you need a hug?
[clears throat]
Perhaps you need a brilliant mastermind to help you.
What?
[panting]
It’s me. I’m the brilliant mastermind.
What?
I know exactly what makes this place tick socially.
Since when?
I’ve been watching from the outside every day
since kindergarten.
This school’s like a video game,
and I’m really good at video games.
Let me guide you.
You’re player one, and I know all the cheat codes.
Well, it’s worth a shot.
Sounds like a great plan, guys.
Chair’s fixed.
[rock music]
The key to becoming popular
is you don’t start with the popular kids.
They’re too hard to get to.
You need a way to sneak in, a back door.
In your case, that back door is going to be George McReedy.
George isn’t popular because he eats his boogs.
But he lives across the street from Max Peterson,
who is popular because he doesn’t.
You get in with George, you’re in with Max.
And George loves tater tots.
Max’s best friend is Henry Wayne,
and Henry Wayne thinks he looks like Kevin Durant.
Hey, this is weird,
but is Kevin Durant your uncle or something?
- You get Max and Henry on your side,
and they’re going to talk about you
in front of Henry’s older sister, Maddy.
Now, Maddy’s gaga for Lady Gaga.
[chuckles] Sorry. Little joke.
Anyway, Maddy-- [chuckles]
Whoo, really got myself with that one.
So my mom’s friend Gigi came over.
She’s the one who’s Lady Gaga’s Pilates instructor.
- Now, Maddy’s heard your name twice,
and she’s going to start talking about you.
High school boys are like bees.
They do what the queens, high school girls,
tell them to.
If you follow my plan,
you’re going to get more and more popular each day...
I’m gonna have to use both my bumpin’ hands.
Until, finally--
Hey, Freddy.
Come here.
Bingo. You’re in.
We did it. I’m so proud of us.
Dude, are you okay?
I’m so excited, I can’t even fist bump.
The guys and I have been talking,
and we decided you’re cool.
You say that like there’s a chart of coolness.
How does he know about the chart?
We’re throwing a pretty epic party this weekend.
Want to come? - Seriously? Awesome.
My buddy’s gonna be so psyched.
He’s been wanting to go to it for years.
- Your buddy? - Yeah, my friend Zack.
He’s right over there. - Hi, Trey.
This is my imaginary lacrosse stick.
Yeah. That guy’s not invited. Only you.
We’re gonna be best friends, Trey.
Yeah. Definitely not him.
[rock music]
You did it.
We’re going to the most awesome party in the history of ever.
What can I say?
My system works.
Cool backpack.
By the end of tomorrow, it’ll be mine.
I have work to do.
Listen, Zack--
So, for the pool party situation,
I was thinking we both need spray tans.
About the party...
I should have never doubted you.
You’re the best friend I’ve ever had or ever will have.
What are we gonna do now, buddy?
Oh, come on.
[rock music]
You’re like an adorable little porcupine.
Cut it out.
Get your hands off his hair!
I’m gonna take her down.
Easy, champ. You’re a bleeder.
[sighs]
I know what to do.
Throw a party on the same night as the lacrosse team
and make it better and more epic,
and Freddy will come back to me, and don’t tell me
this isn’t going to work because I really need this to work.
And remember, I know when you’re lying.
This is going to work. [chuckles]
[sighs] Thanks, Tomeeks.
I really needed to hear the truth.
[rock music]
Mr. Finn?
Yes, Summer?
If we could take a break from science for just a moment,
I have an announcement.
Just as long as I don’t have to get up.
I might be a little stuck.
I’m having an epic party this Saturday.
Freddy, here’s your invitation.
Of course, I’m hoping the rest of you can make it, too.
Sorry, Sum.
Me and my boy Freddy can’t make it,
because we’ve been invited to the most awesome party
in history.
Huh. Yeah.
Dude, that was weak.
We’re gonna have to work on that before the party.
[rock music]
Yo, F-Money. Where are you going?
I’m just gonna go sit with my friends.
Why would you sit on a bench
when you can relax in a lounge chair?
Those do look comfortable.
A little taste of what our big party’s gonna be like, bro.
Tastes good.
Hey, are you sure my man Zack can’t come?
He’s a really cool guy.
[alien voice] Take me to your leader.
I’m sure.
Buddy, you’re the only underclassman
cool enough to be invited.
Look at that girl flirting with Freddy
and acting like he’s adorable.
I mean, he is, but be cool about it.
[gasps] Oh, my gosh, he’s coming over.
Everybody look pretty.
- Hey, guys. - Freddy!
I mean, hey, Freddy, what’s up?
Did you want to come sit with us?
Because we can make room.
Whoa!
What’s the matter with you, woman?
I just came over for this.
I’m sitting over there with Trey and the lacrosse guys.
They have lounge chairs.
Sweet!
Should I join, get my lounge on?
Listen, about the party, I’m sorry, man.
I really tried, but they say you can’t come.
Just me.
Ah. That’s a bummer.
How’d they take it when you said you couldn’t go without me?
What? I mean, I’m still going.
What? You can’t!
It was my idea to go to the party in the first place.
I’m sorry, Zack. I really did try to get you in.
No, you didn’t.
You want this party all to yourself.
Are you calling me a liar?
What would you call a guy that betrayed his best friend?
I didn’t betray you.
It’s not my fault they don’t want you to come.
You’re not gonna make me feel bad about this.
Yeah? How do you feel about this?
both: No!
That’s it.
You can call me a liar,
but do not mess with the hair.
[scoffs] Fine.
Go back to your dumb new friends.
I’ll just go to Summer’s terrible party!
Can I bring anything?
[rock music]
♪ ♪
Dude, what’s the rush?
This is a rock ballad.
That means slow.
Thank you, Austin!
Sorry, guys. I got to go.
You’re skipping rehearsal?
Trey’s dad works at a video game company,
so we get to play an advance copy of "Zombie Flood."
The one where you play as the zombie?
In a flood? Of other zombies?
- Are there going to be donuts? - Yeah.
both: Can I come? - Sorry, guys.
Also, I can’t play mini-golf with y’all next weekend.
What are you doing?
I’m playing mini-golf...
with the lacrosse dudes.
Whoa, Freddy.
Sounds like you’re really blowing everybody off.
These people you’re letting down are all your friends.
Not all of them.
Why are you staring at me?
Because you’re standing in front of Zack.
Oh, phew.
[scoffs]
We’ll never see him again.
Mr. Finn, you’ve got to get Freddy to go to my party
for the good of the band.
Oh, and tell him to wear that cute blue shirt.
Also for the good of the band.
Summer, sometimes you need to set someone free
to get them to come back to you.
Wait, so he’s coming back to me?
No, this isn’t one of those sometimes.
[sighs] How can this happen?
Freddy’s living my life.
I should be the one blowing you all off to go to that party.
Zack’s right.
A bit rude, but this was his dream.
And we owe it to Zack to get him to that lacrosse party.
I mean, look at him.
It’s all he has to live for.
It’s true.
But we can’t go. We’re not invited.
Pfft. You don’t need an invitation.
I’ve never been to a party I was invited to.
Sneaking in is the funnest part.
Oh, unless there’s a petting zoo.
[rock music]
- F-Money. - It’s time to party!
Oh, oh, bring it around town!
What are you doing?
Uh, just something I used to do with a friend.
Yeah. We don’t do that here.
[chuckles]
[rock music]
I knew it.
Security’s tight,
and Trey’s probably looking out for me.
I’ll never get in.
Remember what Mr. Finn said.
"Stop following me, Lawrence"?
[sighs] No.
He said all we need is one of us to get inside,
then find a window to sneak Zack in.
We just need a decoy.
Or a bunch of tall decoys.
What’s up, dudes?
Welcome to the party.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Hold up.
Hey, I’m Bob from the lacrosse team.
Let’s get our party on, bro.
[grunts]
Okay.
Those guys are good.
We don’t have to sneak in.
If we want to get inside, we just have to be cool.
[doorbell rings]
[gasps] I think I see Freddy! Freddy!
Freddy! Hi, Freddy! Freddy!
Hi, Freddy!
She doesn’t seem very cool.
[screams]
This stinks.
It’s no big deal.
I’m sure this party’s all hype anyway.
Yeah.
An alpaca?
Get us in there, woman.
Okay, guys. As soon as I get over the fence,
I’ll open up the gate and let you in.
This is gonna be awesome.
That was awesome.
Guys, this gate was unlocked the whole time.
[party horns blowing and clatter]
- Oh! - Ah!
This is cashmere!
Whoa!
[grunts]
I-I got this.
Best six seconds of my life.
It was even better than I thought it would be.
I wish it didn’t end.
I think I won a limbo contest.
Thanks for trying, guys, but it’s not gonna happen.
It’s okay.
We can all say we were at the party,
and no one can ever take those memories away from us.
- What? - What?
[stammering]
I hate those guys.
[rock music]
Guys, we’re gonna have as much fun at my party
as Freddy’s having at his party.
Do you have an alpaca?
No, but I have a cat that bites.
- Good enough. - Freddy!
What are you doing here?
I looked inside the party,
and I saw everyone having a good time with their friends,
and I realized I want to have a good time with my friends.
Aww.
I’m glad you’re back, Freddy. I’m raiding your fridge.
Can’t believe you skipped the good party.
I didn’t. I’m at the good party.
Hey, giant sandwich?
Whoa, dude!
Thanks.
They couldn’t fit it all through the house!
That was the section that was sticking out of the window.
Sorry we had a fight.
Sorry I messed with your hair.
Party dance?
both: Oh! Bring it around town!
Oh, oh!
Does that get you over him? both: Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy.
No. both: Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy.
Oh! Oh!