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Two Lovers

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2008 | 110 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved All of Us Strangers or The Prince of Tides, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A depressed man moves back in with his parents following a recent heartbreak and finds himself with two women.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award and 2 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $16 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 76K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Gray

  • Joaquin PhoenixLeonard Kraditor
  • Gwyneth PaltrowMichelle Rausch
  • Vinessa ShawSandra Cohen
  • Isabella RosselliniRuth Kraditor
  • Elias KoteasRonald Blatt
  • Moni MoshonovReuben Kraditor
  • Anne JoyceLeonard's Ex-Fiancée
  • Elliot VillarBystander
  • Craig WalkerBystander #2
  • Carmen M. HerlihyLady with Baby Carriage