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The Five-Year Engagement

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2012 | 124 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 Voicemails for Isabelle or The Invite, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $54 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 126K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nicholas Stoller

  • Jason SegelTom Solomon
  • Emily BluntViolet Barnes
  • Rhys IfansWinton Childs
  • Chris PrattAlex Eilhauer
  • Alison BrieSuzie Barnes
  • Jacki WeaverSylvia Dickerson-Barnes
  • Jim PiddockGeorge Barnes
  • David PaymerPete Solomon
  • Mimi KennedyCarol Solomon
  • Mindy KalingVaneetha