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The Layover

2017·Movie
1h 28min·R
25
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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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The flight is off. The fight is on.

When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.
Romantic ComedyFriendship RivalryLighthearted HumorSituational ChaosAirport SettingModern RomanceCringe ComedyFast-PacedEscapist Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Layover

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Where can I stream The Layover legally?

The Layover is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 The Layover worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 15). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Layover rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is The Layover?

1 h 28 min

The Layover runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Layover?

Critics15
Audiences40

Not quite. Audiences rate The Layover higher (40) than critics (15). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Layover in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Layover?

88AGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBMBO+74

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Layover in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Layover use?

Flaw ExploitationNever Trust a TrailerNice GuySlipping a MickeyReally Gets AroundOverly Long GagAbhorrent AdmirerFriends Turned Romantic RivalsTook a Level in JerkassHeterosexual Life-PartnersBig Prick, Big ProblemsMistaken for Gayand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Layover, including Flaw Exploitation, Never Trust a Trailer, Nice Guy.