The film was praised for its charm, humor, and the lead performance by Nick Robinson. It currently holds a high critical rating on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes .

The film's success led to the spin-off series Love, Victor on Hulu/Disney+, which expanded on the universe and explored different intersectional identities within the LGBTQ+ community. Why It Resonates

A central theme is the agency of coming out. The film argues that everyone deserves to reveal their truth on their own terms and at their own pace.