What Other Movies Like Crush are Available to Stream? Here is everything you need to know to stream Crush when it premieres on April 29. Maya Rudolph ( Bridesmaids) and Natasha Lyonne( Russian Doll) serve as two of the movie’s producers for Animal Pictures. The writers of the film, Kirsten King and Casey Rackham, are both making their screenwriting debuts with Crush. The cast is rounded out by Tyler Alvarez ( American Vandal) and YouTube star Teala Dunn as two of Paige’s closest friends.Ĭrush is directed by Sammi Cohen, who has previously worked as a director on CollegeHumor Originals. She stars alongside Aasif Mandvi ( The Proposal) and Michelle Buteau ( The Circle). The other member of the film’s central love triangle is Gabriella played by Isabella Ferreira ( Love, Victor).Ĭomedy icon Megan Mullally ( Will & Grace) appears in Crush as Paige’s mom. Blanchard is joined by the voice of Moana, Auli'i Cravalho, as one of Paige’s love interests, AJ. She has recently appeared on TNT’s Snowpiercer as Alexandra Cavill. Now she has to learn to excel on the track team, make the perfect piece for CalArts, and figure out which girl she’s meant to be with.Ĭrush’s star Rowan Blanchard is best known for her role as Riley Matthews on Girl Meets World. She had previously brushed off the idea of a relationship with AJ, but the girls get along far better than Paige ever expected. However, when the track coach pairs Paige up with Gabriella’s sister, AJ ( Auli'i Cravalho), Paige is suddenly faced with a whole new challenge. When she is forced to join her school’s track team, Paige decides to use it as an opportunity to get closer to her crush and beef up her college application. Paige is on a mission to finally pursue her feelings for Gabriella and get accepted to the California Institute of the Arts. The film follows Paige ( Rowan Blanchard), an out and proud high schooler who has been harboring a crush on her classmate, Gabriella ( Isabella Ferreira). Crush is a new queer teen rom-com heading to Hulu on April 29.