---
title: "The To Do List"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-to-do-list-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 129139
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The To Do List (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-to-do-list-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The To Do List is a 2013 film that follows the life of a young woman preparing for a major life transition. The story focuses on the character Brandy Klark as she navigates the period between high school and her upcoming enrollment in college. Feeling a sense of pressure to increase her level of sexual experience before she begins her time on campus in the fall, Brandy decides to take a proactive approach to her personal development. She creates a specific list of activities and milestones that she intends to accomplish before her departure. The narrative centers on her efforts to complete these items as she bridges the gap between her secondary education and the start of her university experience. By documenting her goals, Brandy attempts to address her concerns regarding her readiness for college life. The film explores the challenges and experiences she encounters while working through the various tasks she has set for herself during this final summer before she hits campus.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A studious young woman creates a goal list to gain sexual experience before starting college."

### Why Watch
- features a unique college preparation premise
- explores themes of personal pressure

### Caveats & Content Note
- rated r content suitability may vary by viewer
- limited external details provided in source materials
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maggie Carey
- **Networks / Studios**: 3 Arts Entertainment, The Mark Gordon Company, Varsity Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aubrey Plaza** as *Brandy Klark*
- **Johnny Simmons** as *Cameron*
- **Bill Hader** as *Willy*
- **Alia Shawkat** as *Fiona*
- **Sarah Steele** as *Wendy*
- **Scott Porter** as *Rusty Waters*
- **Rachel Bilson** as *Amber*
- **Christopher Mintz-Plasse** as *Duffy*
- **Andy Samberg** as *Van*
- **Donald Glover** as *Derrick*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's name?
The main character is Brandy Klark.

### Q: What year was the film released?
The film was released in 2013.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as comedy and romance.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

### Q: Why does the character make a list?
She feels pressured to become more sexually experienced before going to college in the fall.

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