I Give It a Year
Seen it?2013 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Barefoot in the Park, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After a quick courtship, two lovers hastily decide to tie the knot. As their first year of marriage unfolds, temptation and incompatibility put their relationship in jeopardy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$29 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 94K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Mazer
- Rose ByrneNat
- Rafe SpallJosh
- Simon BakerGuy
- Anna FarisChloe
- Stephen MerchantDanny
- Minnie DriverNaomi
- Jason FlemyngHugh
- Jane AsherDiana
- Terence HarveyAlec
- Nigel PlanerBrian