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Me Before You

2016Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

DramaRomance
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic516.8Rotten Tomatoes55%73%

A deeply moving, deeply romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Tearjerker Romance
  • Disability & Dignity
  • Class Divide Drama
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Bittersweet Love Story
  • Medical Ethics Debate
  • Heartbreaking Finale
  • Chemistry-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Thea Sharrock
Written by
Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter, Jojo Moyes
Produced by
Alison Owen, Karen Rosenfelt
Music by
Craig Armstrong

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Facts

June 1, 2016 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
June 1, 2016
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$208 million
Available in
82 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Gone Horribly Wrong, Artistic License – Biology, My God, What Have I Done? +9

  • Gone Horribly Wrong
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Kick the Dog
  • Irony
  • Perspective Flip
  • Ailment-Induced Cruelty
  • Distant Prologue
  • Love at First Sight
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Foreshadowing

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Me Before You?"

Questions about Me Before You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Me Before You?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Me Before You from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 34 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Me Before You worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (53).

Is Me Before You okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Me Before You good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Me Before You plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 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 tropes for it, including Gone Horribly Wrong, Artistic License – Biology, and My God, What Have I Done?.