Like Crazy
Seen it?2011 | 90 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 16 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences 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 romantics. 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 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A British college student falls for an American student, only to be separated from him when she's banned from the U.S. after overstaying her visa.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
9 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$4 million worldwide on a $250K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Drake Doremus
- Anton YelchinJacob Helm
- Felicity JonesAnna Gardner
- Jennifer LawrenceSam
- Charlie BewleySimon
- Alex KingstonJackie Gardner
- Oliver MuirheadBernard Gardner
- Finola HughesLiz
- Chris MessinaMike Appletree
- Ben York JonesRoss
- Jamie Thomas KingElliot