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If I Stay

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2014 | 106 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 7 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam, a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    36% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $78 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 76K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by R.J. Cutler

  • Chloë Grace MoretzMia Hall
  • Jamie BlackleyAdam Wilde
  • Liana LiberatoKim Schein
  • Mireille EnosKat Hall
  • Joshua LeonardDenny Hall
  • Stacy KeachGramps
  • Gabrielle RoseGran
  • Jakob DaviesTeddy Hall
  • Ali MilnerLiz
  • Aisha HindsNurse Ramirez