Runt (2020) - full transcript
Neglected and unsupervised, a group of high school seniors are pulled into a downward cycle of violence.
Runt, don't drink that shit.
Brekkie.
Go on, boy.
What's the matter?
You don't get enough attention anymore?
Poor Runt, nobody loves Runt.
Watch out, buddy.
Later.
This, this is what happens
when kids ain't raised right.
Something's off.
It doesn't make sense.
Cal, it's glued down.
Ronnie, you're an idiot.
Ohhhh.
Hey!
Hey.
Go talk to Talley.
Why?
Just do it.
Yo, Mr. Talley, could you...
Could you explain this again for
me?
Sit... back.
Señor Calvin.
Vengas aquí.
Were you letting them cheat?
Can I just finish my test?
If you don't answer my question,
I'm going to fail you.
Comprende?
Come on, you're not going to
fail me.
Hey!
Hold the door, homeschool!
Bitch!
My bad.
Alright, count off one to six.
Split into groups.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
One.
What are you doing? You're not
in this group.
Yeah I am.
Get out of my seat.
I'm a one.
Lame.
I was a one.
I thought Holden was pretty much
just weak.
No, not even a little
bit.
Does he or does he not get his
ass kicked?
Well, yeah, because he
doesn't take anybody's shit.
Holden sees how his phony roommate treats
his girlfriend and it pisses him off.
So, obviously he tries to throw
a punch.
Gabby, what do you think?
I think a lot of things.
Yeah.
Yeah, Cal, it's really good but
this is Vic's girlfriend, you
can't give it to her.
Give it back, Borgie.
You may as well walk over and ask her to
the homecoming dance in front of everyone.
It's the same thing...
No, it's not.
It is.
She can do so much better.
I bet my dad would say go for
it.
That's stupid.
There's no way you can know
that.
My mom fell in love with my
dad after he wrote her one song.
Ohh.
It's all yours man.
So he's a leg man.
Cal!
You got into UCLA?
Uh, yeah but I'm holding out for
Rhode Island.
Oh my god, Cal, they're both
amazing!
Good for you.
You dropped this earlier.
Cecily, what the hell?
Thanks.
Rhode Island?
It's so far away though.
That's kind of the point.
Well, I'm glad you applied.
I mean if you want something
that much
you just got to go for it.
Right?
Speaking of...
Cal, I was wondering...
Speaking of Cecily, I was
wondering
Uh, how come people call you
homeschool, again?
Hey, Gabby?
Can I talk to you alone for a
sec?
Sure.
I'll catch up to you guys later.
Uh, I was wondering if you were
planning
on going to the homecoming dance
next week.
Cal... Nobody goes to
those things.
What the hell?
Fucking Talley took our tests
and ripped them up.
Hey man, I didn't say shit.
Oh that's actually super weird
because he told us
that he's gonna turn us in
and that we might not get to
play next week.
Because he saw you cheating.
Oh yeah, then why didn't he rip
yours up?
Because I wasn't cheating.
Alright enough.
Hey man, give the bike back
dude.
Hey relax man.
We're just trying to talk to
you.
Assholes.
Alright, give me my bike back.
Just listen.
I need you to go to Talley and
convince him
that these two idiots weren't
cheating.
I already told you I didn't say
anything.
And I get that, I do.
But if they can't play then the
team suffers.
We're 5-0 so far this season,
Cal
and you don't understand the type of shit
I have to go through if we don't win.
Okay.
Okay?
That is my future.
I threw for over two thousand
yards last season as a junior
and now scouts are watching me.
Oh scouts are watching you?
Yeah, a couple, why are you
being such a dick?
I'm asking you for a favor.
Give me my bike back and then
ask me for a favor!
You think we're stupid, you
little loser?
I'm not the loser, Hank.
I don't look like a caveman.
I'm not failing all of my
classes.
And I'm the one with the actual
future.
Can his ass.
Stop! Get off!
This is your last chance, Cal!
You gonna talk to Talley?
This kid's hopeless.
Wait, wait, no, no no no...
Bitch.
Ow!
That's two.
Wasn't my fault.
Hey man, your kid need a job?
Seventy-three fifteen.
You okay, kiddo?
What, did you fall off your
bike?
Where's your ball?
Come on, bud. Where's your ball?
I'll give you a hint: it's in
the bush.
Okay, okay.
It's what I'm here for.
I'll take care of it.
You don't have to be whining all
the time.
Goodnight, mom.
Goodnight, honey.
I'm sorry, I'm just really tired.
I gotta get up early.
Come on, Runt. Outside.
You gotta pee or what?
Don't wake me up in the middle
of the night.
Calvin, come sit down.
Kyle here seems to think that you were in an
altercation at the football field yesterday.
Is there a problem that I need
to know about?
Uh.
Speak up. I cannot help you
unless you talk to me.
I don't know, I guess these guys
were upset...
Donna.
Coach.
Is there a problem?
Well Kyle here tells me that a few
of your boys roughed up Calvin.
Is that true, Cal?
Kyle, would you excuse us, just
for a minute?
Thank you.
Close the door.
Vic, I'd like you to show principal
Carey what you showed me this morning.
He's literally stalking my
girlfriend.
She's 100% freaked out by him.
He asked her on a date. She said
no.
And he still decided to slip
that into her backpack.
Calvin?
Nothing happened on the
football field yesterday.
Well I actually don't believe
that nothing happened.
But I don't have a crystal ball
either.
So unless Victor or his girlfriend
want to lodge a complaint...
They don't.
We're good.
Hmm.
Alright, well
I guess that's a clean slate for
everybody.
Glorious day.
Thank you, Donna.
So, Angie...
Hey.
Hey.
Did you get hurt, or something?
I fell off my bike.
Sounds painful.
Wanna share a painkiller?
I was gonna hit the library,
light up,
finish stupid Mr. Roberts's
essay.
Sorry, I have to go to work.
Did you ask...
What?
Did you ask anyone to the dance
yet?
Would you like to go to the
homecoming dance with me?
Nobody goes to those things.
Correction
nobody goes to those things
to dance.
Six.
Six carts, okay? There are
rules.
You want to get me fired?
And clock out early.
Fuck it.
Why not?
Nancy Drew?
You came.
You know they're really good
books.
Uh huh.
Stoner.
Oh I am so not a stoner.
But since you're here
I am still happy to share this.
What?
Cal did you... did you really
fall off your bike?
No.
Good.
Good?
I can ask you for a ride home
without worrying we're gonna crash.
Cal Cal Cal, we're gonna crash.
Relax
okay, we're not gonna crash.
Shit!
Ow.
Ow.
Whoops.
Well this is my house so,
technically you got me home.
Thanks.
Yeah, you're
welcome.
Why do you always wear like
such long skirts?
Because I like to.
Yeah, but you have really nice
legs.
I know.
Yeah.
No.
In or out?
Good call.
You know what, they cheated.
Letting them play would not be fair.
Fair?
Yeah. Kids need consequences.
Really?
Those boys
they're looking at me as a road
out of here. The road is to win.
So unless you're going to tell
me right now
that you have scholarships for
them to the University of Madrid
back off our team.
Otherwise I'll let you explain to their
parents your meaning of... consequences.
So what page did we leave off
on?
I was hoping you'd be here
today.
I really wanted to apologize for
Vic.
and everything that happened.
Personally I thought your
picture was really good.
But Vic saw it and of course he
freaks out. I mean,
wouldn't you?
Listen, Vic's got the house to himself on
Saturday and we're gonna throw a party.
You should come.
And show him that none of this
even bothers you.
Sweet, can I go?
Seriously, you should come.
Everything okay?
Yeah, of course.
So what page did we leave off
on?
Dude.
Shaun said Chris said Gabby invited
you to a party tomorrow night.
Shaun said Chris said Billy said
Tony said Pattie said Gabby said?
Weren't you literally born
addicted to drugs?
Like I care that idiots like
you talk shit about my family.
They're not perfect but so what.
They're my parents.
At least mine like me.
We going to the party tomorrow
night or what?
It's gonna be huge.
Leave me alone, Borgie, I need
to finish.
You're up.
I mean, you gave her that picture,
even when I told you not to.
Her boyfriend stuffed your ass
in a trashcan.
She still invites you to a
party.
Now you're not gonna go.
Cause... some other chick got
you stoned.
You just want me to go so you
can go too.
Obviously.
But I also think you're making a
big mistake.
That Cecily chick... she cute
but
this is Gabriela Reyes.
The girl that you've been
hard for since eighth grade.
Put the meatloaf in the freezer
dude.
That filet mignon is fresh.
Ugh.
You are such an idiot when you
say shit like that.
Also, did you forget that this
party is literally at Vic's house?
So?
Maybe Gabby's finally come
around.
Seen the light that he's a prick
and you're not.
Where's my dog?
Runt!
Runt!
Runt!
You need to stop doing that.
Good boy.
Okay, what do you think?
Should I go to the party, see if
Gabby's into me?
If yes, keep chewing the bat.
What would I do without you?
Are you having a sexual
relationship with your dog?
Fine, we'll go.
That a boy. Fuck Vic and those
guys.
Yup.
Fuck 'em.
Why do all these friggin' houses
look the same?
Why do you always notice stupid
shit?
What about these?
Get that shit away from me.
Oh hey!
You came
Hey Gabby.
Hello? What about me?
Help yourself there, Gabby.
Jesus, put a fucking shirt on.
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you
were someone else.
Hey, I know you.
You're in my homeroom.
Hey.
Great dress.
I could never pull off those
shoes though.
Uh, thanks?
Cal.
Oh hey.
Wow, you look so...
Leggy?
I was gonna say
different.
Good.
I like different.
Alright now pay attention!
Cause I'm only gonna say this once!
I know what you all think about
me.
I know what you all talk about.
So let's just get it all out in
the open.
It is in fact very good luck to
rub my belly.
So go ahead, rub it.
Rub my belly.
Come on let's get some air.
Go ahead, rub my belly! I'm the
Buddha!
I'm the Buddha, bitches!
That guy is so belligerent he's
like a hurricane.
Then why do you hang out with
him?
I mean, we've been friends
forever but
I don't know, he didn't used to
be so...
Self-destructive?
You're worried about him.
My mom says that there are
certain people
who after a while you realize that every
time you see them could be your last time.
You mean your dad?
Cal, how did he...
That doesn't matter.
I don't ever want to know
somebody who died.
It sucks.
That's for sure.
What?
Nothing.
Are you cold?
You want my jacket?
No, no I'm okay, thank you.
Are you sure?
What?
Oh my god.
Oh my god.
I couldn't resist,
I'm sorry.
Oh fuck
Oh my god, Cal, you're such a
punk.
Yo, Vic.
What's up?
Jeez, Cal. You lift weights, or
what?
No way, weights are
heavy.
Hey hey hey.
What's up kids?
Gents, I do believe Calvin here is in the
midst of reeling in this very fine fish.
Vic.
I don't believe I've had the
pleasure to make your acquaintance.
I sit beside you in Econ, idiot.
Yeah, no. I don't think so.
I think I would have noticed a
set of legs that fine.
What the hell do you think
you're doing, man?
Hey, chill man.
I'm just trying to let her know what
kind of guy she's getting involved with.
You know, you being the stalker
type and all.
Yeah, what was up with that
picture you gave to Gabby?
Hey, shut up Hank!
Alright, we're leaving.
No, you're leaving.
What the hell is that supposed
to mean?
What the hell do you think
you're doing?
Let him out of there, Vic.
Shut it.
Let me out!
Let me out!
Let him out of there.
Why?
Why, you think it's okay he
messed with another guy's girl?
Oh screw you, Vic.
Fine.
Let's see how he likes it.
Hey, leave her alone!
See?
Now everyone's even.
Vic? Get off her!
What do you think you're doing?
Cecily.
Cecily.
Just stay away from me.
Oh my god, sweetie, are you
okay?
Stay away from me.
Scumbag!
I didn't even do anything.
Cecily!
Assholes!
Cal, wait up.
Leave me alone, Borgie,
I don't want to talk to you anymore.
Why are you mad at me?
I didn't even know what was
going on.
You never do.
I'm sorry.
Okay?
I should have been there to back
you up.
And what would you even have
done, Borgie?
Shoot them with the gun that
you stole from your mom?
For starters, I wouldn't have let
myself get stuffed in a trunk.
What exactly is that supposed to
mean?
They push you down the stairs
and what do you do?
Nothing.
Oh course they keep messing with you,
cause they don't take you seriously.
Oh and you think they take you
seriously?
They don't, Borgie!
They weren't laughing with you
they were laughing at you.
Hey everybody, look at me!
I'm Borgie, I hate myself. Rub
my belly, touch it!
You were the goddamn joke,
Borgie!
Hey, Borgie! What's up?
Goddamnit!
Mom, where are you,
I really really need a ride right now.
Whoa whoa hey,
don't even bother.
Three strikes.
You know the rules.
Wait wait wait no, please, Mr.
Connors.
This wasn't my fault.
These jerks at school cut my
bike chain.
I tried to get a ride. I had to
run all the way here.
Please man, I really, really
need this job.
I get four applications a week from
kids who know how to be on time.
You're not even listening to me.
Mom, where are you? I thought
you said you had the night off.
Just call me when you get this,
please.
Come on.
Mom?
Runt.
Runt, no. Out.
Whatever.
Ow.
Ow, fuck.
Shit!
Hey, call 911 man!
Jesus!
Call 911!
Goddamnit!
Crap.
I can't believe I slept so long.
I'm going to be late.
I'm sick of being so tired all
the time.
What's with all of the missed calls
last night? Did something happen?
No, I just wasn't feeling well.
I think I'm going to stay home
from school today.
That's fine.
I hope you feel better.
You're almost out of dog food.
I know.
I can pay for his food and
medicine, that's why I got a job.
You really are a good kid.
Yeah?
Hi, is Cecily home?
Well she's not here.
Who are you?
I'm Cal. From school.
What do you want, Cal from
school?
Just to, you know, check in on
her.
See how she's doing after...
After what?
Something happen?
Uh, no.
No, nothing happened. I just
I don't know, I thought she was
sick or something.
She wasn't in school yesterday.
Like I said, she's not here.
Okay.
Hey.
I like your dog.
Thank you.
Don't worry bud, she'll be here.
Good job, buddy.
Oh crap.
Runt, we gotta go buddy.
Come on, come on. Shh
I knew it!
Shit!
Shit shit shit.
Shh shh shh.
Where is that little bitch?
Shouldn't you be in school?
I'm eighteen.
Mhmm.
So... what do you want, kid?
Let me see that one.
I like your dog.
Have you told anybody about what
happened?
Plenty of people saw what
happened.
No, I mean are you thinking
about going to the cops?
Dude.
It's complicated.
It's my dad.
He's back on probation.
Again.
Thinks he can just mess up a dude's
life if they're asking for it.
He says
sometimes two wrongs is
the only way to make shit right.
So if he finds out what Vic did
he's going to overreact.
Like always.
And retaliate.
Then my dad goes back to jail
screws over my mom
oh God, then I probably have to
homeschool again.
It's just...
But he assaulted you.
You think I don't know that?
Maybe my dad is right.
Maybe Vic does deserve what he
would do to him.
But even if I wanted to say
something now
I can't.
Because?
Because kids at school are
saying you fire-bombed Vic's car.
What?
Shit.
I can't say I'm mad about it.
No no no, this isn't right,
okay?
You can't let that prick off the
hook because of something that I did.
You still have UCLA, or Rhode
Island or whatever.
I mean if any of this comes out
now...
Cecily this can't all be on you.
Are you going to school
tomorrow?
Can't ditch forever.
Just... be careful.
Cal
Where have you been I've
been trying to call you nonstop.
Everybody says you blew up Vic's
car.
Leave me alone.
Dude, I'm sorry I embarrassed
you.
I'm sorry I didn't back you up
at the party.
I'm sorry I cut your bike
chain.
But this is getting serious now
and I want to help.
You cut my bike chain?
I was really pissed at what you
said
but I'll pay you back I swear.
Pyro.
You like setting people's cars
on fire?
You fucking pyro.
Leave me alone.
Cal!
Ohhh!
You are dead!
Get back! Get back! Stop!
Hold on there, hold on. White
flag.
We um... we come in peace.
You came in and...
those meatheads went down so hard.
So hard!
You were just like ah ah ah ah.
That was crazy!
Dude I'll tell you this.
You are a real life bonafide
madman.
One hundred percent.
Madman! Madman!
Madman!
Thanks for the ride.
Thanks for the ride?
Nah, you ain't getting rid of us
that easy.
We're throwing rocks at nine.
You in?
Rocks?
Bowling, man. You bowl?
Uh yeah. For sure.
We see you at nine then, madman.
We see you at nine.
Woo!
Madman!
Runt.
Come get it.
Come get it.
Didn't anyone ever tell you
not to mess with a madman?
Huh? Come get it.
Oh, you want it?
Hey!
Madman, that's right!
You're as good of a bowler as
you are a fighter.
I'm not a fighter.
I don't know about that, amigo.
Screwing up a quarterback's
throwing hand like that.
That is some life-sentencing
shit right there.
Hardly, I mean, it's gonna heal.
This time.
You like her?
No gag reflexes.
And how would you know?
I could say the same thing about
you.
At least she's pretty.
Don't listen to him, madman.
He's just jealous.
Because I am never hooking up
with you, Ronnie.
You on the other hand
you're cute.
You want some of this?
What?
Bumps.
There's plenty.
Oh, I'm good.
Not cool!
My stepdad spiked my shit with Ajax
last year. Tried to teach me a lesson.
Ajax?
Yeah, that powdery bleach shit.
Wouldn't that kill you?
Nah.
Messes you up for a real long
time though.
Blood vessels popped and I had to go to
the hospital. I thought I was gonna die.
Right? And I started getting
migraines for like six months, man.
I couldn't take a piss without
my nose bleeding.
I used to be good at shit.
Move it boys, we're out of here.
You in, madman?
Fuck some shit up.
Uh
No, not tonight.
Ah, come on, madman.
Next time.
Yeah.
Let's go.
Hey, what are you doing right
now?
Hey!
You got here fast.
I tried knocking.
Nobody answered.
Yeah, my mom works tonight.
Hey, bud.
You always pay such close attention
when your dog takes a dump?
He has a condition.
You had him since he was a
puppy?
No, I actually found him
wandering the oil fields.
He was a stray.
Bowling. How was that?
Um, it was okay.
We pretty much just talked
about how I kicked Vic's ass.
And drugs
and... who had no gag reflex.
Yeah.
It wasn't where I wanted to be.
They're right, though.
You did kick ass today.
I'm going to be in so much
trouble.
I doubt it.
Nobody's going to find these.
Oh shit.
I can't wait to see what you
drop next.
Hah.
Besides, everyone was saying Vic
started it.
And the only thing coach Wilkes was
yelling at him for was messing up his hand.
Nobody ever makes him pay for
anything.
All I can say
is that if he ever does anything
this bad again
he'll really be asking for it.
And then we do something that
won't heal.
Good.
He thinks you're taking his
spot.
Runt, stop it.
Runt.
Seriously, stop whining.
Fine then, out.
Come on.
No, Cal. I feel bad.
No, don't.
He hates it when I give anyone
else attention.
And stop whining!
Dude! Come on, I have a girl in
here!
Ugh.
I'm really glad you're here.
I am too.
Cecily?
Cal, you really are so good at
this stuff.
Maybe a little too good.
Oh.
What... what are you doing in
here?
Snooping.
Speaking of...
Isn't this the Rhode Island
thing you were waiting for?
Why haven't you opened it?
I don't know, I guess I was in too
good of a mood to get bad news.
Here, give it to me.
Cause now you're in a bad mood?
Uh, no.
Because now...
Nothing can phase me.
It's their loss.
Oh no
It doesn't matter.
I'm not worried.
Wherever we go we're gonna rule
the world.
We?
Well I guess you're welcome to
come.
But...
I meant me and Runt.
Brekkie.
See you at school.
Can't wait.
Runt?
Come on, brekkie.
Runt!
Come on, boy!
Runt!
Yo, Runt!
Runt!
Oh no no
No no no
Vic!
I know it was you.
I don't know what you're talking
about, man.
You killed my dog.
I didn't kill your dog.
I was taking care of him.
All you do is cause trouble.
So why don't you walk away now?
Go.
Jesus Christ.
What the hell is he talking
about?
I don't know, man.
Hey.
Cal!
Madman! Madman! Madman! Madman!
What the hell is that?
Shut up!
Halftime pick me up.
Is it good?
It's good.
Put that shit away.
Hey, that shit is not for you.
Cal?
Did something happen to your
dog?
You know, you can't just not
talk to me.
Cal, where's Runt?
Was it Vic?
I don't know.
Yall ready to kick some Viking
butt?
Vic, you suck!
Madman?
I said, are yall ready to kick
some Viking ass?
Madman
Madman! Madman!
Madman!
Dude, get off the floor.
I said get off the floor.
Loser.
Make me.
Nobody can tell me why these
slowflakes are impossible to block.
Five sacks in a row, are you
kidding me?
They're 2-3.
We're 5-0 and we cannot
score one point in this half.
Not one?
Am I supposed to believe it's because we
lost our number one crybaby over here?
Is that it?
Really?
Because I just sent my wife and my two boys
home because I didn't want them to watch this.
I was afraid maybe this loser mentality,
this loser attitude, could be contagious.
Sorry, coach.
What?
Sorry.
You're sorry?
The greats don't apologize when
they're down. The greats, they fight.
And they fight
and they fight.
to win.
To win.
The second you say I'm sorry is
the second that you've lost.
Done.
So anybody here in this room
now,
and I mean anybody that is ready
to leave "sorry"
in this room.
You can meet me out on the
field.
Come on guys, let's get back in
this.
Shut up, Vic.
Alright, come on. Let's go!
Let's go, come on baby!
Yeah.
Wuss.
Jesus!
Ahh!
Ahh!
Boys? Boys?
What did you boys take?
Shit!
What the hell just happened?
I don't know, Borgie.
This is exactly where I found
Cal acting weird yesterday.
You're crying.
Huh?
I said, you're crying.
Just wondering why.
Is it because I humiliated you
in front of the entire school?
Or because you couldn't play
in the big game tonight?
Oh wait, no no.
You're probably feeling sad
because you killed my dog.
Or is it because your junkie friends snorted
what they thought was speed or something?
Leaving you all alone for once.
What?
What did you do?
You think something's going
down?
Which way did Vic go?
You little prick.
What did you do?
Phone went right to voicemail.
He shut it off.
But we don't even know he's
here.
He's here.
He could be anywhere.
We need to split up.
Just tell me what you want from
me, man.
Say it to my face. You came to my house
to beat a little helpless dog to death.
I went to your house to beat the
shit out of you.
Your dog came at me.
Screw this.
Okay then,
apologize.
Say you're sorry.
No.
You stupid
worthless
Cal, are you okay?
Borgie... what the hell are you
doing here, man?
What does it look like? Saving
your ass.
It doesn't matter now, you're
both going down.
You see that.
This had nothing to do with you, man.
All you do is make things worse.
Give me the gun.
Give me the gun, Borgie.
What are you gonna do?
I don't know, Borgie.
I know you don't know.
We grew up the same, and I get
it.
I know you don't know,
and that's what I'm doing here.
I know you mean well
but the football game is about
to end
and you need to be as far away
from here as possible.
Okay?
But...
Help!
Please, someone help me!
Shut up!
Fuck man, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, okay?
No you're not.
I swear, I'll turn myself in.
I'll tell them what I did.
But oh yeah, they'll just let you
walk because no one does shit to you.
Okay, fine then I won't say anything, okay?
I swear to god.
My dog will still be dead, Vic.
Please, then what do you want?
To make sure that you never do
it again.
To make you pay.
He will.
Cecily.
You're right, Cal.
Cal, you're so right, okay?
He has to pay.
He has to pay for everything.
But not like this.
He did it.
He killed my dog.
I know he did.
But if you hurt him now...
the way he hurt Runt.
There's no coming back from
that.
Okay? Not for you.
All I need you to do
is give me the gun.
No, he has to pay.
Oh and he will.
But not like this.
Like this.
Listen, okay.
We both know he's gonna keep
doing these things.
Two wrongs.
Come on, can't you see I'm hurt
man.
Please, please
Man, I'm already really hurt.
Fuck, man
What are you doing, man?
Something that won't heal.
Come on, let's talk about this,
man. Come on.
Come on, please please.
Wait, wait a minute!
Go home. Say that you've been
there all night.
It's my word against his.
Can't we just
I don't know
No
There's no running from this.
Not for me.
Then I'm not going anywhere.
You said, what now?
I bet we could get at least one
in.
Would you like to go with me
to the homecoming dance?
Nobody goes to those things.
Brekkie.
Go on, boy.
What's the matter?
You don't get enough attention anymore?
Poor Runt, nobody loves Runt.
Watch out, buddy.
Later.
This, this is what happens
when kids ain't raised right.
Something's off.
It doesn't make sense.
Cal, it's glued down.
Ronnie, you're an idiot.
Ohhhh.
Hey!
Hey.
Go talk to Talley.
Why?
Just do it.
Yo, Mr. Talley, could you...
Could you explain this again for
me?
Sit... back.
Señor Calvin.
Vengas aquí.
Were you letting them cheat?
Can I just finish my test?
If you don't answer my question,
I'm going to fail you.
Comprende?
Come on, you're not going to
fail me.
Hey!
Hold the door, homeschool!
Bitch!
My bad.
Alright, count off one to six.
Split into groups.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
One.
What are you doing? You're not
in this group.
Yeah I am.
Get out of my seat.
I'm a one.
Lame.
I was a one.
I thought Holden was pretty much
just weak.
No, not even a little
bit.
Does he or does he not get his
ass kicked?
Well, yeah, because he
doesn't take anybody's shit.
Holden sees how his phony roommate treats
his girlfriend and it pisses him off.
So, obviously he tries to throw
a punch.
Gabby, what do you think?
I think a lot of things.
Yeah.
Yeah, Cal, it's really good but
this is Vic's girlfriend, you
can't give it to her.
Give it back, Borgie.
You may as well walk over and ask her to
the homecoming dance in front of everyone.
It's the same thing...
No, it's not.
It is.
She can do so much better.
I bet my dad would say go for
it.
That's stupid.
There's no way you can know
that.
My mom fell in love with my
dad after he wrote her one song.
Ohh.
It's all yours man.
So he's a leg man.
Cal!
You got into UCLA?
Uh, yeah but I'm holding out for
Rhode Island.
Oh my god, Cal, they're both
amazing!
Good for you.
You dropped this earlier.
Cecily, what the hell?
Thanks.
Rhode Island?
It's so far away though.
That's kind of the point.
Well, I'm glad you applied.
I mean if you want something
that much
you just got to go for it.
Right?
Speaking of...
Cal, I was wondering...
Speaking of Cecily, I was
wondering
Uh, how come people call you
homeschool, again?
Hey, Gabby?
Can I talk to you alone for a
sec?
Sure.
I'll catch up to you guys later.
Uh, I was wondering if you were
planning
on going to the homecoming dance
next week.
Cal... Nobody goes to
those things.
What the hell?
Fucking Talley took our tests
and ripped them up.
Hey man, I didn't say shit.
Oh that's actually super weird
because he told us
that he's gonna turn us in
and that we might not get to
play next week.
Because he saw you cheating.
Oh yeah, then why didn't he rip
yours up?
Because I wasn't cheating.
Alright enough.
Hey man, give the bike back
dude.
Hey relax man.
We're just trying to talk to
you.
Assholes.
Alright, give me my bike back.
Just listen.
I need you to go to Talley and
convince him
that these two idiots weren't
cheating.
I already told you I didn't say
anything.
And I get that, I do.
But if they can't play then the
team suffers.
We're 5-0 so far this season,
Cal
and you don't understand the type of shit
I have to go through if we don't win.
Okay.
Okay?
That is my future.
I threw for over two thousand
yards last season as a junior
and now scouts are watching me.
Oh scouts are watching you?
Yeah, a couple, why are you
being such a dick?
I'm asking you for a favor.
Give me my bike back and then
ask me for a favor!
You think we're stupid, you
little loser?
I'm not the loser, Hank.
I don't look like a caveman.
I'm not failing all of my
classes.
And I'm the one with the actual
future.
Can his ass.
Stop! Get off!
This is your last chance, Cal!
You gonna talk to Talley?
This kid's hopeless.
Wait, wait, no, no no no...
Bitch.
Ow!
That's two.
Wasn't my fault.
Hey man, your kid need a job?
Seventy-three fifteen.
You okay, kiddo?
What, did you fall off your
bike?
Where's your ball?
Come on, bud. Where's your ball?
I'll give you a hint: it's in
the bush.
Okay, okay.
It's what I'm here for.
I'll take care of it.
You don't have to be whining all
the time.
Goodnight, mom.
Goodnight, honey.
I'm sorry, I'm just really tired.
I gotta get up early.
Come on, Runt. Outside.
You gotta pee or what?
Don't wake me up in the middle
of the night.
Calvin, come sit down.
Kyle here seems to think that you were in an
altercation at the football field yesterday.
Is there a problem that I need
to know about?
Uh.
Speak up. I cannot help you
unless you talk to me.
I don't know, I guess these guys
were upset...
Donna.
Coach.
Is there a problem?
Well Kyle here tells me that a few
of your boys roughed up Calvin.
Is that true, Cal?
Kyle, would you excuse us, just
for a minute?
Thank you.
Close the door.
Vic, I'd like you to show principal
Carey what you showed me this morning.
He's literally stalking my
girlfriend.
She's 100% freaked out by him.
He asked her on a date. She said
no.
And he still decided to slip
that into her backpack.
Calvin?
Nothing happened on the
football field yesterday.
Well I actually don't believe
that nothing happened.
But I don't have a crystal ball
either.
So unless Victor or his girlfriend
want to lodge a complaint...
They don't.
We're good.
Hmm.
Alright, well
I guess that's a clean slate for
everybody.
Glorious day.
Thank you, Donna.
So, Angie...
Hey.
Hey.
Did you get hurt, or something?
I fell off my bike.
Sounds painful.
Wanna share a painkiller?
I was gonna hit the library,
light up,
finish stupid Mr. Roberts's
essay.
Sorry, I have to go to work.
Did you ask...
What?
Did you ask anyone to the dance
yet?
Would you like to go to the
homecoming dance with me?
Nobody goes to those things.
Correction
nobody goes to those things
to dance.
Six.
Six carts, okay? There are
rules.
You want to get me fired?
And clock out early.
Fuck it.
Why not?
Nancy Drew?
You came.
You know they're really good
books.
Uh huh.
Stoner.
Oh I am so not a stoner.
But since you're here
I am still happy to share this.
What?
Cal did you... did you really
fall off your bike?
No.
Good.
Good?
I can ask you for a ride home
without worrying we're gonna crash.
Cal Cal Cal, we're gonna crash.
Relax
okay, we're not gonna crash.
Shit!
Ow.
Ow.
Whoops.
Well this is my house so,
technically you got me home.
Thanks.
Yeah, you're
welcome.
Why do you always wear like
such long skirts?
Because I like to.
Yeah, but you have really nice
legs.
I know.
Yeah.
No.
In or out?
Good call.
You know what, they cheated.
Letting them play would not be fair.
Fair?
Yeah. Kids need consequences.
Really?
Those boys
they're looking at me as a road
out of here. The road is to win.
So unless you're going to tell
me right now
that you have scholarships for
them to the University of Madrid
back off our team.
Otherwise I'll let you explain to their
parents your meaning of... consequences.
So what page did we leave off
on?
I was hoping you'd be here
today.
I really wanted to apologize for
Vic.
and everything that happened.
Personally I thought your
picture was really good.
But Vic saw it and of course he
freaks out. I mean,
wouldn't you?
Listen, Vic's got the house to himself on
Saturday and we're gonna throw a party.
You should come.
And show him that none of this
even bothers you.
Sweet, can I go?
Seriously, you should come.
Everything okay?
Yeah, of course.
So what page did we leave off
on?
Dude.
Shaun said Chris said Gabby invited
you to a party tomorrow night.
Shaun said Chris said Billy said
Tony said Pattie said Gabby said?
Weren't you literally born
addicted to drugs?
Like I care that idiots like
you talk shit about my family.
They're not perfect but so what.
They're my parents.
At least mine like me.
We going to the party tomorrow
night or what?
It's gonna be huge.
Leave me alone, Borgie, I need
to finish.
You're up.
I mean, you gave her that picture,
even when I told you not to.
Her boyfriend stuffed your ass
in a trashcan.
She still invites you to a
party.
Now you're not gonna go.
Cause... some other chick got
you stoned.
You just want me to go so you
can go too.
Obviously.
But I also think you're making a
big mistake.
That Cecily chick... she cute
but
this is Gabriela Reyes.
The girl that you've been
hard for since eighth grade.
Put the meatloaf in the freezer
dude.
That filet mignon is fresh.
Ugh.
You are such an idiot when you
say shit like that.
Also, did you forget that this
party is literally at Vic's house?
So?
Maybe Gabby's finally come
around.
Seen the light that he's a prick
and you're not.
Where's my dog?
Runt!
Runt!
Runt!
You need to stop doing that.
Good boy.
Okay, what do you think?
Should I go to the party, see if
Gabby's into me?
If yes, keep chewing the bat.
What would I do without you?
Are you having a sexual
relationship with your dog?
Fine, we'll go.
That a boy. Fuck Vic and those
guys.
Yup.
Fuck 'em.
Why do all these friggin' houses
look the same?
Why do you always notice stupid
shit?
What about these?
Get that shit away from me.
Oh hey!
You came
Hey Gabby.
Hello? What about me?
Help yourself there, Gabby.
Jesus, put a fucking shirt on.
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you
were someone else.
Hey, I know you.
You're in my homeroom.
Hey.
Great dress.
I could never pull off those
shoes though.
Uh, thanks?
Cal.
Oh hey.
Wow, you look so...
Leggy?
I was gonna say
different.
Good.
I like different.
Alright now pay attention!
Cause I'm only gonna say this once!
I know what you all think about
me.
I know what you all talk about.
So let's just get it all out in
the open.
It is in fact very good luck to
rub my belly.
So go ahead, rub it.
Rub my belly.
Come on let's get some air.
Go ahead, rub my belly! I'm the
Buddha!
I'm the Buddha, bitches!
That guy is so belligerent he's
like a hurricane.
Then why do you hang out with
him?
I mean, we've been friends
forever but
I don't know, he didn't used to
be so...
Self-destructive?
You're worried about him.
My mom says that there are
certain people
who after a while you realize that every
time you see them could be your last time.
You mean your dad?
Cal, how did he...
That doesn't matter.
I don't ever want to know
somebody who died.
It sucks.
That's for sure.
What?
Nothing.
Are you cold?
You want my jacket?
No, no I'm okay, thank you.
Are you sure?
What?
Oh my god.
Oh my god.
I couldn't resist,
I'm sorry.
Oh fuck
Oh my god, Cal, you're such a
punk.
Yo, Vic.
What's up?
Jeez, Cal. You lift weights, or
what?
No way, weights are
heavy.
Hey hey hey.
What's up kids?
Gents, I do believe Calvin here is in the
midst of reeling in this very fine fish.
Vic.
I don't believe I've had the
pleasure to make your acquaintance.
I sit beside you in Econ, idiot.
Yeah, no. I don't think so.
I think I would have noticed a
set of legs that fine.
What the hell do you think
you're doing, man?
Hey, chill man.
I'm just trying to let her know what
kind of guy she's getting involved with.
You know, you being the stalker
type and all.
Yeah, what was up with that
picture you gave to Gabby?
Hey, shut up Hank!
Alright, we're leaving.
No, you're leaving.
What the hell is that supposed
to mean?
What the hell do you think
you're doing?
Let him out of there, Vic.
Shut it.
Let me out!
Let me out!
Let him out of there.
Why?
Why, you think it's okay he
messed with another guy's girl?
Oh screw you, Vic.
Fine.
Let's see how he likes it.
Hey, leave her alone!
See?
Now everyone's even.
Vic? Get off her!
What do you think you're doing?
Cecily.
Cecily.
Just stay away from me.
Oh my god, sweetie, are you
okay?
Stay away from me.
Scumbag!
I didn't even do anything.
Cecily!
Assholes!
Cal, wait up.
Leave me alone, Borgie,
I don't want to talk to you anymore.
Why are you mad at me?
I didn't even know what was
going on.
You never do.
I'm sorry.
Okay?
I should have been there to back
you up.
And what would you even have
done, Borgie?
Shoot them with the gun that
you stole from your mom?
For starters, I wouldn't have let
myself get stuffed in a trunk.
What exactly is that supposed to
mean?
They push you down the stairs
and what do you do?
Nothing.
Oh course they keep messing with you,
cause they don't take you seriously.
Oh and you think they take you
seriously?
They don't, Borgie!
They weren't laughing with you
they were laughing at you.
Hey everybody, look at me!
I'm Borgie, I hate myself. Rub
my belly, touch it!
You were the goddamn joke,
Borgie!
Hey, Borgie! What's up?
Goddamnit!
Mom, where are you,
I really really need a ride right now.
Whoa whoa hey,
don't even bother.
Three strikes.
You know the rules.
Wait wait wait no, please, Mr.
Connors.
This wasn't my fault.
These jerks at school cut my
bike chain.
I tried to get a ride. I had to
run all the way here.
Please man, I really, really
need this job.
I get four applications a week from
kids who know how to be on time.
You're not even listening to me.
Mom, where are you? I thought
you said you had the night off.
Just call me when you get this,
please.
Come on.
Mom?
Runt.
Runt, no. Out.
Whatever.
Ow.
Ow, fuck.
Shit!
Hey, call 911 man!
Jesus!
Call 911!
Goddamnit!
Crap.
I can't believe I slept so long.
I'm going to be late.
I'm sick of being so tired all
the time.
What's with all of the missed calls
last night? Did something happen?
No, I just wasn't feeling well.
I think I'm going to stay home
from school today.
That's fine.
I hope you feel better.
You're almost out of dog food.
I know.
I can pay for his food and
medicine, that's why I got a job.
You really are a good kid.
Yeah?
Hi, is Cecily home?
Well she's not here.
Who are you?
I'm Cal. From school.
What do you want, Cal from
school?
Just to, you know, check in on
her.
See how she's doing after...
After what?
Something happen?
Uh, no.
No, nothing happened. I just
I don't know, I thought she was
sick or something.
She wasn't in school yesterday.
Like I said, she's not here.
Okay.
Hey.
I like your dog.
Thank you.
Don't worry bud, she'll be here.
Good job, buddy.
Oh crap.
Runt, we gotta go buddy.
Come on, come on. Shh
I knew it!
Shit!
Shit shit shit.
Shh shh shh.
Where is that little bitch?
Shouldn't you be in school?
I'm eighteen.
Mhmm.
So... what do you want, kid?
Let me see that one.
I like your dog.
Have you told anybody about what
happened?
Plenty of people saw what
happened.
No, I mean are you thinking
about going to the cops?
Dude.
It's complicated.
It's my dad.
He's back on probation.
Again.
Thinks he can just mess up a dude's
life if they're asking for it.
He says
sometimes two wrongs is
the only way to make shit right.
So if he finds out what Vic did
he's going to overreact.
Like always.
And retaliate.
Then my dad goes back to jail
screws over my mom
oh God, then I probably have to
homeschool again.
It's just...
But he assaulted you.
You think I don't know that?
Maybe my dad is right.
Maybe Vic does deserve what he
would do to him.
But even if I wanted to say
something now
I can't.
Because?
Because kids at school are
saying you fire-bombed Vic's car.
What?
Shit.
I can't say I'm mad about it.
No no no, this isn't right,
okay?
You can't let that prick off the
hook because of something that I did.
You still have UCLA, or Rhode
Island or whatever.
I mean if any of this comes out
now...
Cecily this can't all be on you.
Are you going to school
tomorrow?
Can't ditch forever.
Just... be careful.
Cal
Where have you been I've
been trying to call you nonstop.
Everybody says you blew up Vic's
car.
Leave me alone.
Dude, I'm sorry I embarrassed
you.
I'm sorry I didn't back you up
at the party.
I'm sorry I cut your bike
chain.
But this is getting serious now
and I want to help.
You cut my bike chain?
I was really pissed at what you
said
but I'll pay you back I swear.
Pyro.
You like setting people's cars
on fire?
You fucking pyro.
Leave me alone.
Cal!
Ohhh!
You are dead!
Get back! Get back! Stop!
Hold on there, hold on. White
flag.
We um... we come in peace.
You came in and...
those meatheads went down so hard.
So hard!
You were just like ah ah ah ah.
That was crazy!
Dude I'll tell you this.
You are a real life bonafide
madman.
One hundred percent.
Madman! Madman!
Madman!
Thanks for the ride.
Thanks for the ride?
Nah, you ain't getting rid of us
that easy.
We're throwing rocks at nine.
You in?
Rocks?
Bowling, man. You bowl?
Uh yeah. For sure.
We see you at nine then, madman.
We see you at nine.
Woo!
Madman!
Runt.
Come get it.
Come get it.
Didn't anyone ever tell you
not to mess with a madman?
Huh? Come get it.
Oh, you want it?
Hey!
Madman, that's right!
You're as good of a bowler as
you are a fighter.
I'm not a fighter.
I don't know about that, amigo.
Screwing up a quarterback's
throwing hand like that.
That is some life-sentencing
shit right there.
Hardly, I mean, it's gonna heal.
This time.
You like her?
No gag reflexes.
And how would you know?
I could say the same thing about
you.
At least she's pretty.
Don't listen to him, madman.
He's just jealous.
Because I am never hooking up
with you, Ronnie.
You on the other hand
you're cute.
You want some of this?
What?
Bumps.
There's plenty.
Oh, I'm good.
Not cool!
My stepdad spiked my shit with Ajax
last year. Tried to teach me a lesson.
Ajax?
Yeah, that powdery bleach shit.
Wouldn't that kill you?
Nah.
Messes you up for a real long
time though.
Blood vessels popped and I had to go to
the hospital. I thought I was gonna die.
Right? And I started getting
migraines for like six months, man.
I couldn't take a piss without
my nose bleeding.
I used to be good at shit.
Move it boys, we're out of here.
You in, madman?
Fuck some shit up.
Uh
No, not tonight.
Ah, come on, madman.
Next time.
Yeah.
Let's go.
Hey, what are you doing right
now?
Hey!
You got here fast.
I tried knocking.
Nobody answered.
Yeah, my mom works tonight.
Hey, bud.
You always pay such close attention
when your dog takes a dump?
He has a condition.
You had him since he was a
puppy?
No, I actually found him
wandering the oil fields.
He was a stray.
Bowling. How was that?
Um, it was okay.
We pretty much just talked
about how I kicked Vic's ass.
And drugs
and... who had no gag reflex.
Yeah.
It wasn't where I wanted to be.
They're right, though.
You did kick ass today.
I'm going to be in so much
trouble.
I doubt it.
Nobody's going to find these.
Oh shit.
I can't wait to see what you
drop next.
Hah.
Besides, everyone was saying Vic
started it.
And the only thing coach Wilkes was
yelling at him for was messing up his hand.
Nobody ever makes him pay for
anything.
All I can say
is that if he ever does anything
this bad again
he'll really be asking for it.
And then we do something that
won't heal.
Good.
He thinks you're taking his
spot.
Runt, stop it.
Runt.
Seriously, stop whining.
Fine then, out.
Come on.
No, Cal. I feel bad.
No, don't.
He hates it when I give anyone
else attention.
And stop whining!
Dude! Come on, I have a girl in
here!
Ugh.
I'm really glad you're here.
I am too.
Cecily?
Cal, you really are so good at
this stuff.
Maybe a little too good.
Oh.
What... what are you doing in
here?
Snooping.
Speaking of...
Isn't this the Rhode Island
thing you were waiting for?
Why haven't you opened it?
I don't know, I guess I was in too
good of a mood to get bad news.
Here, give it to me.
Cause now you're in a bad mood?
Uh, no.
Because now...
Nothing can phase me.
It's their loss.
Oh no
It doesn't matter.
I'm not worried.
Wherever we go we're gonna rule
the world.
We?
Well I guess you're welcome to
come.
But...
I meant me and Runt.
Brekkie.
See you at school.
Can't wait.
Runt?
Come on, brekkie.
Runt!
Come on, boy!
Runt!
Yo, Runt!
Runt!
Oh no no
No no no
Vic!
I know it was you.
I don't know what you're talking
about, man.
You killed my dog.
I didn't kill your dog.
I was taking care of him.
All you do is cause trouble.
So why don't you walk away now?
Go.
Jesus Christ.
What the hell is he talking
about?
I don't know, man.
Hey.
Cal!
Madman! Madman! Madman! Madman!
What the hell is that?
Shut up!
Halftime pick me up.
Is it good?
It's good.
Put that shit away.
Hey, that shit is not for you.
Cal?
Did something happen to your
dog?
You know, you can't just not
talk to me.
Cal, where's Runt?
Was it Vic?
I don't know.
Yall ready to kick some Viking
butt?
Vic, you suck!
Madman?
I said, are yall ready to kick
some Viking ass?
Madman
Madman! Madman!
Madman!
Dude, get off the floor.
I said get off the floor.
Loser.
Make me.
Nobody can tell me why these
slowflakes are impossible to block.
Five sacks in a row, are you
kidding me?
They're 2-3.
We're 5-0 and we cannot
score one point in this half.
Not one?
Am I supposed to believe it's because we
lost our number one crybaby over here?
Is that it?
Really?
Because I just sent my wife and my two boys
home because I didn't want them to watch this.
I was afraid maybe this loser mentality,
this loser attitude, could be contagious.
Sorry, coach.
What?
Sorry.
You're sorry?
The greats don't apologize when
they're down. The greats, they fight.
And they fight
and they fight.
to win.
To win.
The second you say I'm sorry is
the second that you've lost.
Done.
So anybody here in this room
now,
and I mean anybody that is ready
to leave "sorry"
in this room.
You can meet me out on the
field.
Come on guys, let's get back in
this.
Shut up, Vic.
Alright, come on. Let's go!
Let's go, come on baby!
Yeah.
Wuss.
Jesus!
Ahh!
Ahh!
Boys? Boys?
What did you boys take?
Shit!
What the hell just happened?
I don't know, Borgie.
This is exactly where I found
Cal acting weird yesterday.
You're crying.
Huh?
I said, you're crying.
Just wondering why.
Is it because I humiliated you
in front of the entire school?
Or because you couldn't play
in the big game tonight?
Oh wait, no no.
You're probably feeling sad
because you killed my dog.
Or is it because your junkie friends snorted
what they thought was speed or something?
Leaving you all alone for once.
What?
What did you do?
You think something's going
down?
Which way did Vic go?
You little prick.
What did you do?
Phone went right to voicemail.
He shut it off.
But we don't even know he's
here.
He's here.
He could be anywhere.
We need to split up.
Just tell me what you want from
me, man.
Say it to my face. You came to my house
to beat a little helpless dog to death.
I went to your house to beat the
shit out of you.
Your dog came at me.
Screw this.
Okay then,
apologize.
Say you're sorry.
No.
You stupid
worthless
Cal, are you okay?
Borgie... what the hell are you
doing here, man?
What does it look like? Saving
your ass.
It doesn't matter now, you're
both going down.
You see that.
This had nothing to do with you, man.
All you do is make things worse.
Give me the gun.
Give me the gun, Borgie.
What are you gonna do?
I don't know, Borgie.
I know you don't know.
We grew up the same, and I get
it.
I know you don't know,
and that's what I'm doing here.
I know you mean well
but the football game is about
to end
and you need to be as far away
from here as possible.
Okay?
But...
Help!
Please, someone help me!
Shut up!
Fuck man, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, okay?
No you're not.
I swear, I'll turn myself in.
I'll tell them what I did.
But oh yeah, they'll just let you
walk because no one does shit to you.
Okay, fine then I won't say anything, okay?
I swear to god.
My dog will still be dead, Vic.
Please, then what do you want?
To make sure that you never do
it again.
To make you pay.
He will.
Cecily.
You're right, Cal.
Cal, you're so right, okay?
He has to pay.
He has to pay for everything.
But not like this.
He did it.
He killed my dog.
I know he did.
But if you hurt him now...
the way he hurt Runt.
There's no coming back from
that.
Okay? Not for you.
All I need you to do
is give me the gun.
No, he has to pay.
Oh and he will.
But not like this.
Like this.
Listen, okay.
We both know he's gonna keep
doing these things.
Two wrongs.
Come on, can't you see I'm hurt
man.
Please, please
Man, I'm already really hurt.
Fuck, man
What are you doing, man?
Something that won't heal.
Come on, let's talk about this,
man. Come on.
Come on, please please.
Wait, wait a minute!
Go home. Say that you've been
there all night.
It's my word against his.
Can't we just
I don't know
No
There's no running from this.
Not for me.
Then I'm not going anywhere.
You said, what now?
I bet we could get at least one
in.
Would you like to go with me
to the homecoming dance?
Nobody goes to those things.