Synopsis
The Package is a black comedy from 2018, directed by Jake Szymanski, whose past giggle-fests include Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and 7 Days in Hell. Ben Stiller’s production company got on board, and writers Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider mixed teen hijinks with the kind of wild, gross, and oddly sweet humor that leaves you laughing and cringing at the same time.
The story kicks off on spring break, when a bunch of high school pals trade their textbooks for tents, expecting a chill camping trip in the backwoods. There’s Sean (Daniel Doheny), the sensible one who sometimes forgets he’s on a trip; Donnie (Luke Spencer Roberts), his always-wild bestie who thinks logic is optional; Becky (Geraldine Viswanathan), the crush who also happens to be Donnie’s sister; Sarah (Sadie Calvano), Becky’s no-filter best friend who thinks a sassy comeback counts as cardio; and Jeremy (Eduardo Franco), the lovable klutz who’s trying to go from awkward to awesome in one long weekend.
It all starts when Jeremy, wanting to wow his buds with some knife tricks, accidentally severs his penis while peeing behind a tree. What follows is a wildly funny, frantic, and more-than-awkward dash to save “the package” and get it to a hospital before it becomes a permanent paperweight.
The crew splits up like a poorly-thought-out rescue squad. Sean and Sarah’s job is to keep Jeremy’s severed member chill and figure out how to hitch a ride to a hospital. Meanwhile, Becky and Donnie follow the helicopter path to find Jeremy and explain to the paramedics that the penis is still in the woods.
From there the ride only gets sillier. The crew runs into cranky mountain folks, a squirrel who steals the cooler, and nurses who have no idea how to chart “one missing penis.” Beneath all the LOLs, though, the movie digs into real feels—friendship, figuring out who you are, stumbling through first crushes—and proves that even the grossest night can be the one you never forget.
What sets The Package apart from the usual group of teen comedies is how it mash-ups slapstick silliness, weird plot twists, and a kindhearted vibe. The movie pushes boundaries, sure, but it also digs deep into how teens handle pressure, the cringe of awkward moments, and the fierce loyalty that pops up when everything goes sideways.
Cast & Crew
Daniel Doheny as Sean: The calm and caring one of the group, Sean is the movie’s heart. Doheny plays him with a honesty that keeps the wackiness from floating away, grounding every wild scene.
Geraldine Viswanathan as Becky: Wise and fierce, Becky is Donnie’s older sister and Sean’s secret crush. Viswanathan brings charm and smart comic timing to a role that could’ve been just the classic “girl next door,” turning her into a standout presence.
Eduardo Franco as Jeremy: Franco plays the poor guy who ends up at the center of the wildest moment in the plot. His mix of freak-out, slapstick pain, and total confusion hands the audience some of the funniest and most unforgettable beats.
Luke Spencer Roberts as Donnie: The loud, kinda crude friend who never means to create messes, but always does. Roberts’s chaos-loving Donnie keeps the plot in turbo mode, bouncing off the group with energy that feels both risky and bright.
Sadie Calvano plays Sarah, Becky’s best friend with a razor-sharp tongue and a knack for spotting reality under the wildest moments. Her quick one-liners and no-nonsense approach keep the film grounded even when the plot goes off the rails.
Jake Szymanski directs, and he has a gift for mixing wild, silly scenes with genuine feelings. He’s built a career on comedies that catch you off guard, and in The Package, he balances the raunch with beats that stay with you.
Writers Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider craft a script that nails the mix of teenage stupidity and sweetness. They’ll have you laughing at the crude gags one second, then suddenly take a turn that hits you in the chest, carving a fresh place for the film in the teen comedy world.
Producers Ben Stiller, Burrows, Mider, and a few others teamed with Netflix to give the film a worldwide stage, letting the craziness reach a big, young crowd.
IMDb Ratings & Critical Reception
With a 5.5/10 on IMDb, The Package is proof that teen comedies with no brakes can split an audience wide open. Some crave the raunchy craziness; others can’t stand it. Either way, it’s a film you’ll talk about long after the credits roll.
Critics didn’t see eye to eye, but several kept coming back to the same surprises. They liked that the film never pretends to be high art, yet leaves enough room for the characters to feel real. Viswanathan and Franco kept popping up in positive reviews because they found little moments of genuine feeling in what could’ve just been easy jokes. Their offbeat chemistry let the audience root for them instead of rolling their eyes.
On the flip side, some viewers rolled their eyes at one-note shock-gags about a lost body part. The story, they said, felt stuck on repeat after the first few laughs. Still, the same critics admitted that the breakneck tempo and the goofy, escalating set pieces actually kept boredom at bay.
Mostly, however, they kept mentioning the film’s charm. Amid the raunch, the cast’s easy rapport and a few surprisingly sweet scenes let you forget you’re staring at a movie about a severed penis. The Package gives you that rare teen-comedy win: you actually care when the characters succeed or fall flat, even when the scenarios are completely ridiculous.
Themes and Analysis
When you first hit play on The Package, it’s easy to label it a one-joke wonder. Yet, if you squint a little longer, you see it’s quietly wrestling with the same messy stuff real teens face: figuring out who you are, learning how to be a friend, and trying to survive the whole “coming of age” circus without losing your dignity—or your body parts.
Jeremy’s missing penis isn’t just a sick joke; it’s a symbol of teenage panic when the body fails us. At this age, we’re all hyper-aware of our bodies, figuring out what it means to be a man without really knowing. When the penis is cut off, Jeremy isn’t just in pain; he’s scared the world will see him as less than. His friends rally to save him, proving that loyalty is what really holds a group of guys together, even when the mission is as messed up as this one.
Amid the blood and gags, Sean and Becky’s quiet flirting is a breath of fresh air. They exchange awkward glances and fumbled touches that remind us the road-trip madness isn’t just about the missing dick. Their tiny victories in romance pull us back from the edge of shock and remind us that feelings matter, even in the weirdest situations.
Crucially, The Package never insults its characters. They screw up, sure, but we see the love and doubt behind every dumb move. By the final scene, the quest to reattach a penis becomes a quest to understand each other. The friends arrive home with stronger bonds and a little more self-knowledge, proving that even the grossest adventures can help us grow up.
Conclusion
This movie isn’t for everyone. It starts with an unbelievable idea, throws a bunch of raunchy jokes your way, and keeps going because of one weird event. Yet if you love comedies that swing for the fences and somehow still hit the feels, you’ll find a ride that’s totally its own thing. The cast clicks, the moments feel real, and somehow the goofy and the real stuff sit side by side. That’s why The Package is already a little legend among teen comedies.
Under the wild jokes there’s a clear story: friends being there for each other, crushes blooming, and doing whatever it takes for the ones you love—even if it’s hiking a chopped-off body part through the woods. It’s gross. It’s super funny. And weirdly, it’s also kind.
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