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If I Were You

2013·Movie
1h 55min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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When a woman tries to outwit her husband's sexy young mistress, the unexpected consequences include starring as King Lear in a very amateur production - with the mistress, an aspiring actress, playing The Fool.
Theatrical SatireMeta-Cinematic ComedyAmateur Acting ChaosShakespearean ParodyMarital FarceBritish Indie CharmCringe Comedy ElementsCharacter StudyLow-Key Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream If I Were You legally?

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

Is If I Were You worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is If I Were You rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is If I Were You?

1 h 55 min

If I Were You runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on If I Were You?

Critics21
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate If I Were You higher (69) than critics (21). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is If I Were You in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch If I Were You?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for If I Were You in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.