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The Vow

2012Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

DramaRomance
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic436.2Rotten Tomatoes30%63%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Memory Loss
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Emotional Journey
  • Hopeful
  • Love Story
  • Heartfelt
  • Character-Driven
  • Inspirational

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Michael Sucsy
Written by
Marc Silverstein, Jason Katims, Abby Kohn
Produced by
Gary Barber, Paul Taublieb, Jonathan Glickman
Music by
Rachel Portman, Michael Brook

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Facts

February 5, 2012 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
February 5, 2012
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$196 million
Available in
109 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Shirtless Scene, Bittersweet Ending, Chekhov's Gunman +9

  • Shirtless Scene
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Returning the Handkerchief
  • The Reveal
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Secular Hero
  • Jerkass
  • Happily Married
  • Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Dogged Nice Guy

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Vow?"

Questions about The Vow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Vow?

NetflixStarzSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Vow streams on Netflix, Starz, and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is The Vow worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is The Vow okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Vow good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Can I half-watch The Vow?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Vow a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$196 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $196 million worldwide, 6.5 times its budget.

What tropes does The Vow use?

Shirtless SceneBittersweet EndingChekhov's GunmanReturning the HandkerchiefThe RevealAdaptation Name ChangeSecular HeroJerkassHappily MarriedRich Suitor, Poor SuitorAdaptation DistillationDogged Nice Guyand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Shirtless Scene, Bittersweet Ending, and Chekhov's Gunman.