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I Want You Back

  • 2022
  • 18
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
26K
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POPULARITY
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78
Charlie Day and Jenny Slate in I Want You Back (2022)
Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life's biggest moments - marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs - until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.
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Newly-dumped thirtysomethings Peter and Emma team up to sabotage their exes' new relationships and win them back for good.Newly-dumped thirtysomethings Peter and Emma team up to sabotage their exes' new relationships and win them back for good.Newly-dumped thirtysomethings Peter and Emma team up to sabotage their exes' new relationships and win them back for good.

  • Director
    • Jason Orley
  • Writers
    • Isaac Aptaker
    • Elizabeth Berger
  • Stars
    • Charlie Day
    • Jenny Slate
    • Scott Eastwood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,609
    78
    • Director
      • Jason Orley
    • Writers
      • Isaac Aptaker
      • Elizabeth Berger
    • Stars
      • Charlie Day
      • Jenny Slate
      • Scott Eastwood
    • 148User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Peter
    Jenny Slate
    Jenny Slate
    • Emma
    Scott Eastwood
    Scott Eastwood
    • Noah
    Gina Rodriguez
    Gina Rodriguez
    • Anne
    Manny Jacinto
    Manny Jacinto
    • Logan
    Clark Backo
    Clark Backo
    • Ginny
    Luke David Blumm
    Luke David Blumm
    • Trevor
    Giselle Torres
    Giselle Torres
    • Chloe
    Isabel May
    Isabel May
    • Leighton
    Quinnlan Ashe
    Quinnlan Ashe
    • Taylor
    • (as Quinn Cooke)
    Pete Davidson
    Pete Davidson
    • Jase
    Claudia Rocafort
    Claudia Rocafort
    • Sylvia
    Kysen Acevedo
    Kysen Acevedo
    • Toby
    Jami Gertz
    Jami Gertz
    • Rita
    Lauren Halperin
    Lauren Halperin
    • Janine
    Thy Bui
    Thy Bui
    • Matt
    Betsy Sligh
    Betsy Sligh
    • Middle School Girlfriend
    Braxton Alexander
    Braxton Alexander
    • Middle School Boyfriend
    • Director
      • Jason Orley
    • Writers
      • Isaac Aptaker
      • Elizabeth Berger
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    User reviews148

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'I Want You Back' is a romantic comedy with varied opinions. Many commend Charlie Day and Jenny Slate for their performances, highlighting their chemistry and comedic timing. Some viewers appreciate the humor, emotional depth, and fresh take on the genre. However, others criticize its predictability, length, and reliance on clichés. The pacing, plot, and character developments receive mixed feedback, with some finding it heartwarming and others feeling it disappoints.
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    Featured reviews

    7matthewssilverhammer

    Pleasant

    I Want You Back meets the bare minimum for the rom-com genre: it's sweet and funny. Based on so many others in the genre, this is a harder bar to meet than one may think. Day is good, and Slate is a treasure; they play their friendship turned (spoiler...I guess?) romance with a When Harry Met Sally... influence and confidence that is as unashamed as it is corny. The secret weapon, though, is Eastwood; he needs to do more comedy like this and less copying of his dad's beady-eyed, masculine stoicism.
    7cardsrock

    One of the funnier rom coms I've seen in a while

    The humor is the clear standout here. Day and Slate have loads of great lines and made me chuckle throughout. The story is pretty cliche and doesn't really surprise you, but it's sweet and you'll have a good time.
    7bosimmons-44782

    I only watched because of charlie day

    So, i only watched this because of Charlie day and i have to say it was not as bad as i thought. It was really cute and something i have not really seen before when it comes to the story. It wasn't the normal formula as other romcoms but i have to say i knew the ending from the beginning but was happy to watch it play out. I would recommend this to watch.
    6kier420

    Reversed how I thought I'd feel about the movie

    Charlie said in a podcast that even when the script was handed to him it was given with something along the lines of "eh I don't know if you're into it, it's not your style". I'm saddened to say I felt the same when I first saw the trailer, cute well done story line, but that it wouldn't click right with Charlie as the MC. I was slightly unsure of Jenny as well. I was happily proven wrong after watching. Their characters blended so well together I was thoroughly impressed with the actor's chemistry. It was the writing that felt flat. The plot had good potential and it kept my attention until the end but I felt like multiple scenes were missing that spark that would've made the scene soar.
    7mpboylanjr-54038

    A surprising standout in the genre

    I wasn't expecting much out of this movie , and through the first 20 minutes I thought it would just go into a pile with the rest of the cheesy romcoms, but I am a sucker for a good one and I want you back actually is very decent. It has some funny and sweet moments and the two leads are very good. You either love or hate Charlie Day, let's be honest he's pretty much the same guy in every movie, but if you can stand him you probably will enjoy this film. Definitely a good watch with your significant other. The little shop of horrors suddenly Seymour song is great !!

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    • Trivia
      The shocked woman in the play's audience is the actual mother of the girl on stage playing Audrey.
    • Goofs
      In Noah's bedroom, Peter hides in a trunk and he throws all the clothes on the floor. When Noah comes in, no clothes are visible.
    • Quotes

      Peter: Hang on a second.

      Leighton: Yeah?

      Peter: What PR firm did you say you worked at again?

      Leighton: Oh we work at... . Goldman Personal Research.

      Peter: That is not what PR stands for that's not even close. Oh my god how old are you?

      Leighton: Twenty three.

      Peter: How old are you really?

      Leighton: Okay fine I'm nineteen.. I'm seventeen

      Peter: Oh my god Noah they're in high school.

      Leighton: Oh fuck my dad's home!

      Jase: Oh shit her dad sucks!

      Peter: Noah for god's sake. I knew this house was too nice. Noah these are children!

      Leighton: Oh my god!

      Peter: Noah we gotta go!

      Noah: Pete you took your shirt off!

      Peter: Yeah I took my shirt off they're seventeen

      Noah: Seventeen what?

      Peter: Years old man we gotta go!

      Taylor: Sorry......

      Peter: Get your shit go let's move!

      Noah: Oh god.

      Peter: Uhhh hello?

      Leighton's Dad: Again!

      Leighton: Don't be mad daddy.

      Leighton's Dad: How old are you!

      Peter: I'm seventeen years old.

      Leighton's Dad: You're seventeen years old?

      Peter: Sir if I could explain... .

      Leighton's Dad: No you do not get to call me sir we're peers what the fuck are you doing with a bunch of teenage girls!

      Peter: Well okay first of all...... .

      Noah: We didn't how old they were.

      Peter: We did not.

      Peter: Here;'s the thing I want what you have in life. I want your house... .

      Leighton's Dad: You want my house?

      Peter: I want a daughter you know. Not your daughter I don't want any daughter. You know like a little girl.

      Leighton's Dad: I'm sorry what?

      Peter: You know even a little boy would be fun to play with.

      Leighton's Dad: What the fuck does that mean?

    • Connections
      Features Incorrigible Cory (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Yours, You're Mine
      Written by Anna Gordy Gaye (as Anna Gaye) and William Stevenson

      Performed by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells

      Courtesy of Motown Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 2022 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tình Yêu Trở Lại
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA(Savannah, ga)
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Big Indie Pictures
      • The Safran Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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