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You Can Live Forever

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2023 | 97 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When Jaime, a gay teenager, is sent to live in a community of Jehovah's Witnesses in small-town Quebec, she falls madly in love with a devout Witness girl. The two embark on an intense affair with consequences that will reshape the rest of their lives.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $15K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 58K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sarah Watts, Mark Slutsky

  • Anwen O'DriscollJaime Buckley
  • June LaporteMarike Donaldson
  • Liane BalabanBeth
  • Antoine YaredJean-Francois
  • Hasani FreemanNathan
  • Deragh CampbellAmanda
  • Marc-Antoine AugerStoner Dude
  • Jude FerusJosue
  • Tim CampbellFrank
  • Xavier RobergeMarc-Olivier