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If Only

2004·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–85%

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If Only fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, fantasy, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Non-linear Narrative8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

He loved her like there was no tomorrow.

After his impetuous musician girlfriend, Samantha, dies in an accident shortly after they had a fight (and nearly broke up), Ian Wyndham, a grief-stricken British businessman living in London gets a chance to relive the day all over again, in the hope of changing the events that led up to her getting killed.
Romantic FantasyTime Loop DramaGrief & RedemptionEmotional StorytellingDestiny & ChoicePoignant Love StorySecond ChancesHeartfelt NarrativeMelodramatic

Crew

Directed by:
Gil Junger, Olivia Lloyd, Deborah Saban
Written by:
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Gil Junger, Christina Welsh
Produced by:
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Gil Junger, Basil Iwanyk
Composed by:
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Simon Hayes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream If Only legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

If Only is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is If Only worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is If Only rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is If Only?

1 h 32 min

If Only runs 1 h 32 min.

Was If Only a box office hit?

Budget$532,673
Box office$3 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $532,673 to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 5.6 times its budget.

What language is If Only in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch If Only?

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