“Lily Collins and Sam Claflin have a palpable chemistry that makes their characters' long-simmering attraction believable.”
Frank Scheck
The Hollywood Reporter
Since the moment they met at age five, Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart have been inseparable best friends, growing up together in a small Irish town. Their bond is the kind that seems unbreakable, filled with shared secrets, laughter, and an unspoken understanding. But as they approach adulthood, a series of missed opportunities and life-altering decisions send their lives spiraling in different directions, testing the strength of their connection across continents and years.
Based on Cecelia Ahern's novel Where Rainbows End, this romantic comedy-drama stars Lily Collins and Sam Claflin as the star-crossed pair. Directed by Christian Ditter, the film spans over a decade, following Rosie and Alex through careers, marriages, children, and the persistent question of whether they are meant to be more than friends. With a budget of around $4.4 million, it was shot on location in Dublin and London, capturing the emotional landscape of two people who can never quite get their timing right.
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Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart have been best friends since childhood, sharing every milestone and secret. On the night of Rosie's 18th birthday, a misunderstanding sets off a chain of events that will define their futures. Alex had planned to confess his feelings, but Rosie ends up at the party with popular classmate Greg, while Alex is distracted by Bethany, a girl he thinks is out of his league. That same night, Rosie discovers she is pregnant with Greg's child, dashing her plans to attend university in Boston with Alex.
Rosie decides to raise her daughter Katie alone, while Alex moves to Boston to study medicine, encouraged by his father. He begins a relationship with Bethany, and when Rosie visits him, she learns Bethany is pregnant with Alex's child. A heated argument ensues, with Alex cruelly pointing out that his child will have two parents while Rosie is a single mother. This rift drives them apart for years.
Rosie marries Greg, but soon discovers his infidelity and divorces him. She builds a career in hotel management while raising Katie. Alex, after his relationship with Bethany ends, remains distant. A letter from Rosie confessing her true feelings and revealing her pregnancy is hidden by Greg, never reaching Alex. Over the years, they maintain contact through phone calls and chance meetings, always circling back to each other but never quite bridging the gap. Alex becomes a successful doctor and gets engaged to Bethany, while Rosie continues to wonder what might have been. The story builds toward a moment when they must finally confront the feelings they have both buried for so long.
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Critical Consensus
Love, Rosie is a charming romantic comedy that benefits from the strong chemistry between Lily Collins and Sam Claflin. While the plot relies on familiar tropes and occasional pacing issues, the heartfelt story of enduring friendship and missed opportunities ultimately delivers an emotional payoff.
“Lily Collins and Sam Claflin have a palpable chemistry that makes their characters' long-simmering attraction believable.”
Frank Scheck
The Hollywood Reporter
“While the plot is riddled with contrivances, the leads' earnest performances keep Love, Rosie from sinking entirely.”
Katie Walsh
Los Angeles Times
“It's a sweet, often funny film that feels like a warm hug, even when it's tugging at your heartstrings.”
Mara Reinstein
Us Weekly
“The film's biggest strength is its ability to capture the nuances of a lifelong friendship that's always on the brink of becoming something more.”
Sheila O'Malley
RogerEbert.com
Director
Christian Ditter
Writers
Juliette Towhidi, Cecelia Ahern
Composer
Ralf Wengenmayr
Cinematographer
Christian Rein
Producers
Robert Kulzer, Simon Brooks
People's Choice Award (2014)
Zurich Film Festival: Nominated
Favorite Movie Actress (2015)
People's Choice Awards: Nominated
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