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Celeste & Jesse Forever

Seen it?

2012 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and 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 Is This Thing On? or Crazy, Stupid, Love., start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Celeste and Jesse met in high school and got married young. They laugh at the same jokes and finish each other’s sentences. They are forever linked in their friends’ minds as the perfect couple – she, a high-powered businesswoman and budding novelist; he, a free spirit who keeps things from getting boring. Their only problem is that they have decided to get divorced. Can their perfect relationship withstand this minor setback?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 69K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lee Toland Krieger

  • Rashida JonesCeleste Martin
  • Andy SambergJesse Abrams
  • Ari GraynorBeth
  • Eric Christian OlsenTucker
  • Chris MessinaPaul
  • Emma RobertsRiley Banks
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  • Sarah HaskinsParent