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Something New

2006Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic647.2Rotten Tomatoes60%73%

A deeply romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

She had it all under control. Except her heart.

Kenya McQueen thought she had it all: a successful career, good friends and family. There was just one thing she didn't have under control: her love life. All that changes when she meets sexy, free-spirited Brian Kelly. But when her ideal man arrives on the scene, Kenya must decide between the relationship everyone expects and the romance no one expected.

Feels like

  • Interracial Romance
  • Contemporary Love Story
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary on Race
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • Career-Oriented Protagonist
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Sanaa Hamri
Written by
Kriss Turner
Produced by
Stephanie Allain
Music by
Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman

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Facts

January 29, 2006 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
January 29, 2006
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Box office
$11 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Bad Date, Betty and Veronica, Bigger Is Better in Bed +9

  • Bad Date
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Bigger Is Better in Bed
  • Black Gal on White Guy Drama
  • Blind Date
  • The Casanova
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Maligned Mixed Marriage
  • Culture Clash
  • Dances and Balls
  • Friends with Benefits
  • Uptown Girl

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Something New?"

Questions about Something New

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Something New?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Something New from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Something New worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Something New okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Something New good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Something New make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

What tropes does Something New use?

Bad DateBetty and VeronicaBigger Is Better in BedBlack Gal on White Guy DramaBlind DateThe CasanovaDefrosting Ice QueenMaligned Mixed MarriageCulture ClashDances and BallsFriends with BenefitsUptown Girland 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Bad Date, Betty and Veronica, and Bigger Is Better in Bed.