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Somebody I Used to Know

2023·Movie
1h 46min·R

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The past will bare it all.

On a trip to her hometown, workaholic Ally reminisces with her first love, Sean, and starts to question everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she meets Sean's fiancé, Cassidy, who reminds her of the person she used to be.
Romantic DramaSelf-DiscoveryNostalgic ReflectionPast RelationshipsContemporary RealismCharacter-DrivenEmotional JourneyComing-of-Age RevisitedRelatable Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Somebody I Used to Know legally?

Somebody I Used to Know 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 and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Somebody I Used to Know worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Somebody I Used to Know rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Somebody I Used to Know?

1 h 46 min

Somebody I Used to Know runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Somebody I Used to Know?

Critics64
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Somebody I Used to Know higher (64) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Somebody I Used to Know in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Somebody I Used to Know?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Somebody I Used to Know in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Somebody I Used to Know use?

Locked Out of the LoopProne to TearsWorkaholicMs. FanserviceShotgun WeddingThe Missus and the ExCareer vs. Man"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBabies Ever AfterProperly ParanoidUnusual Pop Culture NameHeteronormative Crusaderand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Somebody I Used to Know, including Locked Out of the Loop, Prone to Tears, Workaholic.