Book Club: The Next Chapter
Seen it?2023 | 108 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 Solo Mio, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$28 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 119K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Holderman
- Diane KeatonDiane
- Jane FondaVivian
- Candice BergenSharon
- Mary SteenburgenCarol
- Andy GarciaMitchell
- Don JohnsonArthur
- Craig T. NelsonBruce
- Giancarlo GianniniPolice Chief
- Hugh QuarshieOusmane
- Vincent RiottaChef Gianni