booksmart

Booksmart is an adjective used to describe someone who is highly knowledgeable through reading and formal schooling. It emphasizes theoretical learning, memorization, and mastery of academic subjects rather than practical or social savvy. In everyday usage, a booksmart person may be contrasted with someone who is street-smart, meaning they are adept at navigating real-world situations. The term is common in educational contexts, parenting, and popular culture, and it surfaces in discussions about strengths and limitations of different types of intelligence.

Booksmart (film) is a 2019 American coming-of-age comedy directed by Olivia Wilde and written by Katie Silberman. It stars Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever as Molly and Amy, two high school seniors who realize they have prioritized grades over experiences and decide to cram a single night of adventure before graduation. The film, which premiered at the AFI Fest in 2019, explores friendship, identity, and adolescence with humor and sensitivity. It received positive reviews for performances and direction and marked Wilde's feature debut as a filmmaker.