A Lot Like Love
Seen it?2005 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, 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 Annie Hall or (500) Days of Summer, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to... lovers?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$43 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nigel Cole
- Ashton KutcherOliver Martin
- Amanda PeetEmily Friehl
- Kathryn HahnMichelle
- Kal PennJeeter
- Ali LarterGina
- Taryn ManningEllen Martin
- Gabriel MannPeter
- Jeremy SistoBen Miller
- Tyrone GiordanoGraham Martin
- Josh StambergMichael