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I Love You, Man

2009·Movie
1h 45min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic707.2Rotten Tomatoes82%74%

Where to watch

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

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I Love You, Man fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Are you man enough to say it?

Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates."
Bromance ComedyRelatable Social AwkwardnessFriendship FocusRomantic ComedyFeel-Good FilmModern Male BondingHumorous MisadventuresCharacter-DrivenHigh Rewatchability

Crew

Directed by:
John Hamburg, Scott Robertson, Diane Hassinger Newman
Written by:
John Hamburg, Larry Levin, Larry Levin
Produced by:
Ivan Reitman, John Hamburg, Allison Jones
Composed by:
Theodore Shapiro, Marc Fishman, Yann Delpuech

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream I Love You, Man legally?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

I Love You, Man is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Love You, Man worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Love You, Man rated?

RStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How long is I Love You, Man?

1 h 45 min

I Love You, Man runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Love You, Man?

Critics76
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see I Love You, Man much the same way.

Was I Love You, Man a box office hit?

Budget$41 million
Box office$92 million

Yes. It cost about $41 million to make and earned $92 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is I Love You, Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Love You, Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Love You, Man in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Love You, Man use?

Beta CoupleThe Unfair SexCelebrity ParadoxTitle DropMy Friends... and ZoidbergSpeak Now or Forever Hold Your PeaceRunning GagAngrishImprovCurb-Stomp BattleRagtag Bunch of MisfitsChoke Holdsand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for I Love You, Man, including Beta Couple, The Unfair Sex, Celebrity Paradox.