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What Happens Later

2023·Movie
1h 44min·R
IMDb4.9Metacritic594.2Rotten Tomatoes51%29%

Where to watch

NetflixHulufuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+

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What Happens Later fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

They missed their connection.

Two ex-lovers get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. Indefinitely delayed, Willa, a magical thinker, and Bill, a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is mere coincidence, or something more enchanted.
Romantic ComedySecond Chance RomanceDialogue-DrivenCharacter-FocusedSnowed-In SettingMagical RealismWitty BanterBittersweetNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Meg Ryan
Written by:
Meg Ryan, Kirk Lynn, Steven Dietz
Produced by:
Meg Ryan, David Duchovny, Kelly Williams
Composed by:
David Boman, Collin Anderson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about What Happens Later

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Where can I stream What Happens Later legally?

NetflixHulufuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+KanopyFandango at Home FreePlex

What Happens Later is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 What Happens Later worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is What Happens Later rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is What Happens Later?

1 h 44 min

What Happens Later runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on What Happens Later?

Critics55
Audiences40

Not quite. Critics rate What Happens Later higher (55) than audiences (40). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was What Happens Later a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is What Happens Later in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch What Happens Later?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for What Happens Later in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.