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Seen it?2022 | 110 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.0 out of 10), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Broadcast News or Chasing Amy, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Journalist Michael Ausiello embarks on a rollercoaster ride of emotions when Kit Cowan, his partner of 14 years, is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 189K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Showalter
- Jim ParsonsMichael Ausiello
- Ben AldridgeKit Cowan
- Josh PaisScott
- Allegra HeartFranny
- Jeffery SelfNick
- Braxton FanninMichael's Sitcom Older Brother
- Brody CainesSitcom Young Michael
- Tara SummersMrs. Ausiello
- Corey SaucierDr. Underwood
- Megan IrmingerNurse Angelique