---
title: "Cicadas"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cicadas-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1790488
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 17
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cicadas (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cicadas-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cicadas is a 2018 short drama directed and written by Evan Murray. The film follows a teenager on his last night together with friends before they leave for college, capturing his struggle with a future stuck in his small town.

Running at seventeen minutes, the film provides a focused look at youthful transitions and farewells. It is distinct from unrelated titles with similar names, offering a grounded character-driven narrative about impending separation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenager faces an uncertain future on his final night with his college-bound friends."

### Why Watch
- Captures the poignant emotional transition of friends leaving for college.
- Directed and written by Evan Murray.
- Provides a focused, brief look at small-town life.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a short runtime of only seventeen minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is reflective and grounded, following a brief runtime that suits viewers seeking a quick dramatic snapshot.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #coming-of-age, #small-town, #last-night, #friendship, #transition, #short-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/cicadas-2018#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Evan Murray

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matt DeLuca** as *Matt*
- **Evan Morris Reiser** as *Steven*
- **Shannon Spangler** as *Rebecca*
- **Jeff Wazileski** as *Dale*
- **Peter Morgan** as *Sam*
- **Kasen Kunkle** as *Young Matt*
- **William Graham** as *Young Steven*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Cicadas (2018)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.

### Q: Is Cicadas worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate short dramatic stories about friends parting ways before college.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Cicadas?
The film has a runtime of seventeen minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Cicadas?
Cicadas is a standalone film released in 2018 rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cicadas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1790488)
- [Cicada! (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/769664-cicada/cast)
- [Cicada - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicada)

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