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I Love You, Beth Cooper

2009Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic325.6Rotten Tomatoes14%32%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Popularity is nice. Popular girls are not.

A valedictorian's declaration of love for a high-school cheerleader launches a night of revelry, reflection and romance for a group of graduating seniors.

Feels like

  • Teen Romantic Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • High School Antics
  • Post-Graduation Revelry
  • Awkward Romance
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Chaotic Night Out
  • Friendship Dynamics

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Chris Columbus
Written by
Larry Doyle
Produced by
Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan
Music by
Christophe Beck

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Facts

July 10, 2009 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
July 10, 2009
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
83 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Movie Buff, Younger Than They Look, Big Damn Heroes +9

  • The Movie Buff
  • Younger Than They Look
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Token Minority
  • Uncool Undies
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Secret Other Family
  • Stalking is Love
  • I Have Boobs, You Must Obey!
  • Pom-Pom Girl
  • Bully Turned Buddy

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream I Love You, Beth Cooper?"

Questions about I Love You, Beth Cooper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Love You, Beth Cooper?

In the United States, you can rent or buy I Love You, Beth Cooper from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 57 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is I Love You, Beth Cooper worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (48 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is I Love You, Beth Cooper okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

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

Will I Love You, Beth Cooper make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Is I Love You, Beth Cooper good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was I Love You, Beth Cooper a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What tropes does I Love You, Beth Cooper use?

The Movie BuffYounger Than They LookBig Damn HeroesToken MinorityUncool UndiesSurprisingly Realistic Outcome"The Reason You Suck" SpeechSecret Other FamilyStalking is LoveI Have Boobs, You Must Obey!Pom-Pom GirlBully Turned Buddyand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Movie Buff, Younger Than They Look, and Big Damn Heroes.