Simon (played by Nick Robinson) is a protagonist in Love, Simon.
Closeted gay high school student who secretly emails a classmate known as Blue. He faces blackmail from Martin, struggles with coming out to his friends and family, and ultimately finds courage to publicly apologize and seek out his online love. Emily (played by Jennifer Garner) is a protagonist in Love, Simon.
Simon's supportive mother who reacts with acceptance when he comes out on Christmas morning and provides comfort during his emotional struggles with friends and school bullies. Jack (played by Josh Duhamel) appears in Love, Simon.
Simon's loving father who accepts his sexuality when Simon comes out on Christmas morning and offers comfort after Simon reconciles with his friends. Leah (played by Katherine Langford) appears in Love, Simon.
Simon's childhood best friend who harbors unrequited romantic feelings for him. She initially believes Simon is pursuing Nick, but later confronts him about his interference before eventually reconciling. Abby (played by Alexandra Shipp) appears in Love, Simon.
A close friend of Simon who reacts positively when he comes out to her. She later dates Nick after Simon's interference, but ultimately forgives Simon and joins his carnival outing. Nick (played by Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) appears in Love, Simon.
Simon's childhood best friend who develops a crush on Abby. Simon lies to keep them apart to avoid Martin's blackmail, leading to a confrontation before the two eventually make peace. Bram (played by Keiynan Lonsdale) appears in Love, Simon.
A classmate who turns out to be Simon's secret online confidant Blue. After a misunderstanding involving another girl, he reveals his true identity on the Ferris wheel, and the two share a romantic moment. Martin (played by Logan Miller) appears in Love, Simon.
A classmate obsessed with Abby who blackmails Simon to help him win her over. After his public rejection, he outs Simon's secret online but later shows a brief moment of kindness by buying him a carnival ride ticket.
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Characters
Simon
(played by Nick Robinson) — protagonist
Closeted gay high school student who secretly emails a classmate known as Blue. He faces blackmail from Martin, struggles with coming out to his friends and family, and ultimately finds courage to pub...
Emily
(played by Jennifer Garner) — protagonist
Simon's supportive mother who reacts with acceptance when he comes out on Christmas morning and provides comfort during his emotional struggles with friends and school bullies.
Jack
(played by Josh Duhamel) — supporting
Simon's loving father who accepts his sexuality when Simon comes out on Christmas morning and offers comfort after Simon reconciles with his friends.
Leah
(played by Katherine Langford) — supporting
Simon's childhood best friend who harbors unrequited romantic feelings for him. She initially believes Simon is pursuing Nick, but later confronts him about his interference before eventually reconcil...
Abby
(played by Alexandra Shipp) — supporting
A close friend of Simon who reacts positively when he comes out to her. She later dates Nick after Simon's interference, but ultimately forgives Simon and joins his carnival outing.
Nick
(played by Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) — supporting
Simon's childhood best friend who develops a crush on Abby. Simon lies to keep them apart to avoid Martin's blackmail, leading to a confrontation before the two eventually make peace.
Bram
(played by Keiynan Lonsdale) — supporting
A classmate who turns out to be Simon's secret online confidant Blue. After a misunderstanding involving another girl, he reveals his true identity on the Ferris wheel, and the two share a romantic mo...
Martin
(played by Logan Miller) — supporting
A classmate obsessed with Abby who blackmails Simon to help him win her over. After his public rejection, he outs Simon's secret online but later shows a brief moment of kindness by buying him a carni...
Key Relationships
Martin → Abby
(Romantic Unrequited Crush)
Nick → Abby
(Romantic Couple)
Leah → Nick
(Romantic Unrequited Love)
Simon → Bram
(Alliance Online Confidant)
Simon → Martin
(Conflict Blackmailer)
Simon → Nick
(Social Best Friend)
Simon → Abby
(Social Best Friend)
Simon → Leah
(Social Best Friend)
Simon → Jack
(Family Father)
Simon → Emily
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
A closeted teenager navigates blackmail, friendship, and self-acceptance to find love and courage.
Plot Progression
The Secret Correspondence
Unraveling Identities
Consequences and Rejection
Reconciliation and Revelation
Directed by Greg Berlanti
Love, Simon (2018) · 8/10 · comedy, drama, romance
