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Me Before You

2016·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
IMDb7.4Metacritic516.8Rotten Tomatoes55%73%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+Philo

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and deeply romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Romance9
  • Catharsis9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Live boldly.

Lou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Traynor. Wheelchair-bound from an accident two years prior, the once adventurous Will has all but given up — that is until Lou determines to show him that life is worth living.
Tearjerker RomanceDisability & DignityClass Divide DramaEmotional CatharsisBittersweet Love StoryMedical Ethics DebateHeartbreaking FinaleChemistry-Driven Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Thea Sharrock, James Manning, Sue Field
Written by:
Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter, Jojo Moyes
Produced by:
Alison Owen, Karen Rosenfelt, Sue Baden-Powell
Composed by:
Dana Sano, James Mather, Jack Stew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Me Before You

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Where can I stream Me Before You legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+Philo

Me Before You is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Me Before You worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Me Before You rated?

PG-13Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Me Before You?

1 h 50 min

Me Before You runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Me Before You based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Me Before You?

Critics53
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Me Before You higher (72) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Me Before You a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$208 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $208 million worldwide, 10.4 times its budget.

What language is Me Before You in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Me Before You?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Me Before You in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Me Before You use?

Gone Horribly WrongArtistic License – BiologyMy God, What Have I Done?Kick the DogIronyPerspective FlipAilment-Induced CrueltyDistant PrologueLove at First SightAdaptation DistillationGory Discretion ShotForeshadowingand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Me Before You, including Gone Horribly Wrong, Artistic License – Biology, My God, What Have I Done?.