The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
Seen it?2022 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, 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 The Bridges of Madison County, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
This comical love story follows the story of A.J. Fikry, whose life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history and now his prized possession, a rare edition of Poe poems, has been stolen. He’s given up on people and even the books in his store offer another reminder that the world is changing too rapidly. But when a mysterious package arrives at the store, it gives Fikry the chance to make his life over and see things anew.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$121K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 155K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hans Canosa
- Kunal NayyarA.J. Fikry
- Lucy HaleAmy
- Christina HendricksIsmay
- David ArquetteLambiase
- Scott FoleyDaniel
- Lauren StamileLeonora
- Mia Sinclair JennessMollie Klock
- Chase RamseyDeputy Doug
- Nate RichmanDeputy Dave
- Chandey MichaelsMargaret Loman