I Want You Back
Seen it?2022 | 116 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jason Orley
- Charlie DayPeter
- Jenny SlateEmma Moore
- Scott EastwoodNoah
- Gina RodriguezAnne
- Manny JacintoLogan
- Clark BackoGinny
- Luke David BlummTrevor
- Mason GoodingPaul
- Dylan GelulaLisa
- Isabel MayLeighton