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Along Came Polly

2004Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic445.6Rotten Tomatoes27%47%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

For the most cautious man on Earth, life is about to get interesting.

Reuben Feffer is a guy who's spent his entire life playing it safe. Polly Prince is irresistible as a free-spirit who lives for the thrill of the moment. When these two comically mismatched souls collide, Reuben's world is turned upside down, as he makes an uproarious attempt to change his life from middle-of-the-road to totally-out-there.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Opposites Attract Trope
  • Safe vs. Spontaneous Dynamic
  • Witty Dialogue Driven
  • Feel-Good Escapism
  • Early 2000s Pop Culture
  • Charming Lead Chemistry
  • Lighthearted & Fun
  • Character Growth Arc

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
John Hamburg
Written by
John Hamburg
Produced by
Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg
Music by
Theodore Shapiro

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Facts

January 16, 2004 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
January 16, 2004
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$42 million
Box office
$178 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Major Injury Underreaction, Ironic Echo Cut, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

  • Major Injury Underreaction
  • Ironic Echo Cut
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Love Triangle
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Foreign Queasine
  • This Is Gonna Suck
  • Actor Allusion
  • Foil
  • Former Child Star
  • Runaway Bride
  • Incompatible Orientation

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Along Came Polly?"

Questions about Along Came Polly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Along Came Polly?

Prime

In the United States, Along Came Polly streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Along Came Polly worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is Along Came Polly okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Along Came Polly good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Along Came Polly make me laugh?

Light

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

Was Along Came Polly a box office hit?

Budget$42 million
Box office$178 million

Yes: it cost about $42 million to make and earned $178 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Along Came Polly use?

Major Injury UnderreactionIronic Echo Cut"The Reason You Suck" SpeechLove TriangleManic Pixie Dream GirlForeign QueasineThis Is Gonna SuckActor AllusionFoilFormer Child StarRunaway BrideIncompatible Orientationand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Major Injury Underreaction, Ironic Echo Cut, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.