Voicemails for Isabelle
Seen it?2026 | 119 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.3 out of 10). 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; spent 7 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.7 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leah McKendrick
- Zoey DeutchJill
- Nick RobinsonWes
- Harry Shum Jr.Andy
- Leah McKendrickBreeda
- Ciara BravoIsabelle
- Toby SandemanTyler
- Nick OffermanChef Bastien
- Lukas GageArthur
- Megan DansoZella
- Tanis DolmanMom