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I Want You Back

2022·Movie
1h 56min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic626.3Rotten Tomatoes87%70%

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PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Their exes have moved on. They haven't.

Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.
Romantic ComedyBreakup StoryHumorous SchemesContemporary RelationshipsCringe HumorHeartfelt & WittyEnsemble CastDating LifeFeel-Good Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Jason Orley, Vincent Lascoumes, Megan Molloy
Written by:
Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
Produced by:
Charlie Day, Isaac Aptaker, John Papsidera
Composed by:
Season Kent, Paul Hackner, Siddhartha Khosla

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream I Want You Back legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

I Want You Back is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. 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 I Want You Back worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Want You Back rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is I Want You Back?

1 h 56 min

I Want You Back runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Want You Back?

Critics75
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate I Want You Back higher (75) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is I Want You Back in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Want You Back?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Want You Back in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Want You Back use?

Bleak Abyss Retirement HomeThe CameoHelping Granny Cross the StreetHunkThe Immodest OrgasmNice Guys Finish LastOutclassed at the GymPocket DialReady for LovemakingSchool PlayA Threesome Is HotThird Wheel

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for I Want You Back, including Bleak Abyss Retirement Home, The Cameo, Helping Granny Cross the Street.