The Five-Year Engagement (2012) movie poster

The Five-Year Engagement (2012)

"A comedy about the journey between popping the question and tying the knot."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 63% (RT: 64%, MC: 62) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (1,395 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
64%
Metacritic
62
Cast
Jason Segel as Tom Solomon
Emily Blunt as Violet Barnes
Rhys Ifans as Winton Childs
Chris Pratt as Alex Eilhauer
Alison Brie as Suzie Barnes
Jacki Weaver as Sylvia Dickerson-Barnes
Jim Piddock as George Barnes
David Paymer as Pete Solomon
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 1,395 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 63%.
Overview
Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Five-Year Engagement was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for The Five-Year Engagement was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Five-Year Engagement is a 2012 comedy, romance film directed by Nicholas Stoller. Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after.

However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. The film has been rated by 1,395 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Five-Year Engagement delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Five-Year Engagement (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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