Just Before I Go
Seen it?2015 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 Manhattan, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Ted Morgan has been treading water for most of his life. After his wife leaves him, Ted realizes he has nothing left to live for. Summoning the courage for one last act, Ted decides to go home and face the people he feels are responsible for creating the shell of a person he has become. But life is tricky. The more determined Ted is to confront his demons, to get closure, and to withdraw from his family, the more Ted is yanked into the chaos of their lives. So, when Ted Morgan decides to kill himself, he finds a reason to live.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Manhattan
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed romantic comedy.
The Rules of Attraction
Weeknight WatchAnother romantic comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Newness Weeknight WatchAnother romance, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Unfaithful
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Kinds of Kindness Weeknight WatchAnother dramedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Courteney Cox
- Seann William ScottTed Morgan
- Olivia ThirlbyGreta
- Kate WalshKathleen Morgan
- Garret DillahuntLucky Morgan
- Rob RiggleRawly Stansfield
- David ArquetteAlbert Danzig
- Kyle GallnerZeke Morgan
- Jack QuaidDylan
- Evan RossRomeo
- Connie StevensNancy