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Definitely, Maybe

2008·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic597.3Rotten Tomatoes71%72%

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Apple TV

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Definitely, Maybe fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and mystery

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Non-linear Narrative8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Three relationships. Three disasters. One last chance.

When Will decides to tell his daughter the story of how he met her mother, he discovers that a second look at the past might also give him a second chance at the future.
Romantic ComedyRelationship DramaNon-Linear StoryFamily BondsNew York SettingHopeful ToneEngaging MysteryCharming DialogueAdult DatingWitty Script

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Brooks, Jodi Domanic
Written by:
Adam Brooks
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Laura Rosenthal
Composed by:
Clint Mansell, Robert Hein, Robert Hein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Definitely, Maybe legally?

Apple TV

Definitely, Maybe is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. 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 Definitely, Maybe worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Definitely, Maybe rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Definitely, Maybe?

1 h 52 min

Definitely, Maybe runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Definitely, Maybe?

Critics65
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Definitely, Maybe much the same way.

What language is Definitely, Maybe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Definitely, Maybe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Definitely, Maybe in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Definitely, Maybe use?

Big ApplesauceMemento MacGuffinTrailers Always LieResurrected RomanceYou, Get Me CoffeeTying Up Romantic Loose EndsLittle Black DressDisappeared DadActor AllusionWide-Eyed IdealistReal Name as an Alias"Eureka!" Momentand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for Definitely, Maybe, including Big Applesauce, Memento MacGuffin, Trailers Always Lie.